The combination of smooth double cream, deep dark chocolate, and a touch of coconut oil creates a sauce that not only melts in your mouth but also forms a delicate magic shell over cold ice cream. A hint of honey and sea salt enhances the flavours, balancing sweetness with a subtle complexity.
Whether poured generously over scoops of ice cream or paired with warm, caramelized fruits, this sauce guarantees smiles and empty bowls. It’s so easy to whip up, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make it sooner.
Elevate your dessert game even further by baking bananas in their skins for 10 minutes in a hot oven or barbecue. Serve the caramelized fruit with your freshly-made chocolate sauce for a delicious contrast of warm and cool. Use your favourite ice cream flavour and watch how this sauce creates its magical shell, turning every dessert into a masterpiece.
Bonus Serving Ideas:
- Drizzle over freshly baked brownies for a decadent touch.
- Pair with strawberries and whipped cream for an elegant treat.
- Turn into a dipping sauce for marshmallows or churros—fun for gatherings!
Velvet Chocolate Dream Sauce
Transform your desserts into unforgettable experiences with this Velvet Chocolate Dream Sauce—a rich and glossy indulgence that's simplicity itself.
Ingredients
- 150g double cream sauce
- 150g 70% dark chocolate chips or a slab finely chopped
- 50g coconut oil hardens to form that satisfying magic shell over ice crem
- 3 teaspoons honey can be substitute with maple syrup for extra depth
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt try pink Himalayan salt for a subtle flavour twist
Instructions
- Set a small saucepan over low heat.
- Start by pouring the cream into the saucepan, this ensures the chocolate doesn't stick to the bottom.
- Add the chocolate, coconut oil, honey, and salt
- Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the cream is warm to the touch. The chocolate should begin to melt but remain in small chunks.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and continue stirring off the heat until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and glossy.
- Serve immediately over your favourite ice cream or fruit. For a creative twist, pour into molds, freeze for 30 minutes, and enjoy as frozen chocolate bites.