Easy homemade white chocolate sauce recipe (2024)

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Homemade white chocolate sauce is super easy to make and perfect for pancakes, coffee and more! You are going to love this delicious 3 ingredient white chocolate recipe.

So now I have to confess something. Remember how I made homemade butterscotch and caramel sauce? Yea, well when I was making both of those I also made homemade white chocolate sauce. Phew. I feel so much better. And yes, I really did make three sauces in one day. And yes, I might have been slightly buzzed from sugar the rest of the day. But look! White chocolate sauce!

What is white chocolate sauce?

This sauce is dairy based similar to chocolate sauce, but is made with white chocolate instead. White chocolate is a delicious alternative to classic chocolate and has a unique flavor. This sauce is creamy and is great in white chocolate mochas!

White chocolate sauce ingredients

The reason that I love this white chocolate recipe so much is that you only need a few common ingredients to make it at home. I bet you even have a few at home! You need:

  • Half and half
  • White chocolate
  • Butter

Half and half – You can find this near the milk in the dairy section. You can also use light cream or even whole milk here.

White chocolate – The better the chocolate, the better the chocolate sauce! You will want to use a good quality white chocolate here. I love Ghiradelli white chocolate. You can use white chocolate chips or a chocolate bar.

Butter – I prefer unsalted butter, but salted would work as well.

How to make white chocolate sauce

Once you have all your ingredients you will also need to grab:

  • medium saucepan
  • spoon or spatula
  • airtight container such as a mason jar

Step 1 Simmer the half and half

In your sauce pan, over medium heat, bring the cream to a slight boil. You don’t want it to boil over or become a rolling boil. Once it starts to boil, remove from heat.

Step 2 Add the white chocolate

Add your white chocolate to the hot cream. Stir until smooth. You will have to stir vigorously to make sure that the white chocolate is well combined.

Step 3 Add the butter

After you have the completely combined the white chocolate and cream, add in the butter. The sauce should still be hot so it will slowly melt the butter. Stir to incorporate into the sauce.

Step 4 Pour into container

Allow the white chocolate sauce to cool slightly and then pour it into an airtight container, such as a mason jar. I suggest using a funnel to help pour it into your cotainer.

Step 5 Enjoy

Use your fresh white chocolate sauce to make a white chocolate mocha, pour it over homemade pancakes, or serve with ice cream!

How to store leftovers

You will want to place any leftovers in an airtight container such as a mason jar. Your container will need to be placed in the fridge since it has dairy in it.

Can I freeze it?

I’ve had a few people ask this question and unfortunately, I don’t think you can.

FAQs about white chocolate sauce

-It hardens in the fridge! What do I do?

You can reheat it in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between. You can also reheat in a saucepan on the stove top.

-What is the difference between light cream and heavy cream?

It has to do with the milk fat content. Here is a great reference on the differences.

-Can I use white chocolate chips?

You can! I used white chocolate bark but white chocolate chips should work just fine.

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Easy homemade white chocolate sauce recipe (9)

Yield: 1

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup half and half or light cream
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Heat the cream on the stove top in small pot.
  • Once it starts to boil, remove from heat and add the butter and chocolate.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Let cool and enjoy!
  • Nutrition Information:

    Amount Per Serving:Calories: 1448Cholesterol: 113mgSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 140gSugar: 134gProtein: 17g

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    Like this recipe? Be sure to check out my other homemade sauce recipes:

    • Homemade Caramel Sauce
    • Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
    • Iced Caramel Macchiato

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    • White chocolate puppy chow – Your favorite puppy chow (or muddy buddies!) made with white chocolate.
    • White hot chocolate – This is a Starbucks copycat and you can use your homemade white chocolate sauce for it.
    • White chocolate raspberry muffins – These are a family favorite and perfect for grab-n-go breakfasts.
    • Iced white chocolate mocha – Another Starbucks copycat that is super easy to make at home.
    • White chocolate cake batter fudge – A white chocolate twist on the classic fudge recipe.

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    FAQs

    What is white chocolate sauce made of? ›

    Glucose syrup, sweetened condensed skimmed MILK, water, bulking agent: sorbitol, white chocolate 5% (sugar, cocoa butter, whole MILK powder), WHEY protein concentrate, modified starch, flavouring, acidifier: citric acid, emulsifier: mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, salt, preservative: potassium sorbate.

    How to make white chocolate liquid? ›

    Put the pieces of white chocolate in the bowl and heat the water in the saucepan to a boil before immediately turning it down to a gentle simmer. (If the heat is too high, the white chocolate may "burn" and create clumps.) Once the chocolate has melted, turn off the heat and take the bowl out of the saucepan.

    What is the difference between white chocolate sauce and white chocolate syrup? ›

    Consistency: Syrups are liquid and pourable, while sauces are thicker and more viscous. Flavor Intensity: Sauces offer a more concentrated and intense flavor compared to syrups. Texture: While syrups primarily add sweetness, sauces contribute to the creamy texture and visual appeal of beverages.

    How to make chocolate Sause? ›

    Place chocolate300g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped in a bowl. Place cream in a pan over medium heat and bring to just below boiling point. Pour over chocolate, then stir until smooth. Serve warm.

    How is white chocolate made from scratch? ›

    Unlike milk chocolate and dark chocolate, white chocolate doesn't have cocoa in it - which is why it's white. Real white chocolate is made from cacao butter, the edible fat extracted from a cacao bean. Add in powdered sugar and milk powder and voilà! You've got yourself homemade white chocolate.

    What are the basic ingredients of white chocolate? ›

    What Is White Chocolate Made Of? White chocolate is made of cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, vanilla, and a fatty food additive called lecithin. When you're shopping for white chocolate, check the nutrition label to make sure it includes cocoa butter – some cheaper varieties use vegetable oil.

    How do you melt white chocolate and make it creamy? ›

    You can achieve a perfectly smooth and creamy consistency by melting it slowly, using low heat, and stirring constantly. This delicate process not only preserves the subtle flavours and texture of white chocolate but also ensures a successful outcome in your culinary creations.

    What can I mix with white chocolate to melt it? ›

    A small amount of oil (like vegetable or canola oil) or butter can be added to the white chocolate as it's melting. The oil or butter will help to thin the melting chocolate, creating a perfect consistency for dipping or drizzling. I recommend using 2 teaspoons of oil or butter for every 8 ounces of chocolate.

    What makes white chocolate taste like white chocolate? ›

    White chocolate is coagulated cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is the vegetable oil that comes from cocoa beans. White chocolate has no cocoa powder in it, which is why it tastes the way it does, and why it is white instead of brown like chocolate is.

    Is white melting chocolate the same as white chocolate? ›

    In white chocolate, cocoa butter is used to give a smooth texture that enables the chocolate to stay hard at room temperature yet melts in your mouth. In candy melts, this ingredient is replaced with vegetable oil such as palm kernel oil.

    What is torani white chocolate sauce? ›

    Torani Puremade White Chocolate Sauce captures the true essence of creamy white chocolate. The combination of sweetened condensed milk, nonfat milk and cocoa butter allows the sauce to perfectly balance rich espresso.

    How do you make chocolate from scratch? ›

    Instructions
    1. Roast cocoa beans to 130c for about 25-35 minutes.
    2. Cool your beans for 6 hours.
    3. Crack and winnow.
    4. Place 700 grams of cocoa nibs in grinder and grind 24 hours. ( pre heat grinder or add some hot air)
    5. Add 300 grams of sugar after 24 hours.
    6. Grind for another 24 hours.
    7. Remove from machine, through a sieve.
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    How to keep chocolate sauce from hardening? ›

    Add Alcohol. Liquors like rum, brandy, or liqueurs can prevent chocolate from hardening too fast, ideal for dessert sauces. By incorporating these simple strategies into your chocolate adventures, you can maintain that glossy, luxurious texture even as your chocolate masterpiece cools down.

    How do you mix melted chocolate and butter? ›

    Add in butter for a richer melted chocolate.

    Cut up the butter into the same size as the chips so it easily melts. Melt your chocolate on the stove, and when you are done, and while it is still hot, add in the butter and stir it in until it fully melts. Add in one tablespoon of butter for every cup of chocolate chips.

    What is white chocolate mostly made of? ›

    White chocolate is a confection made of sugar, milk powder, cocoa butter, and often vanilla and lecithin. White chocolate doesn't contain brown cocoa solids (also known as cocoa liquor or cocoa mass), or cocoa powder.

    What the heck is white chocolate? ›

    White chocolate is made of cocoa butter that comes from the cocoa bean, which all chocolate is made from. It is known by its pale ivory color and buttery, milky sweet taste.

    Is white chocolate made from condensed milk? ›

    White chocolate is believed to have been created in the 1930s, and is a pale, milky solid with light undertones of chocolate flavour. White chocolate is commonly made with powdered or condensed milk and a lot of sugar (up to 55 per cent in some versions).

    What is Hershey's white chocolate made of? ›

    What's white chocolate? Actually it isn't even chocolate because it does not contain cocoa particles. It is just cocoa butter mixed with sugar, often with a little vanilla added for flavoring.

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