This decadent Philly Chocolate Sauce transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious topping perfect for desserts. By combining cream cheese, unsweetened chocolate, and milk, you create a sauce that is uniquely smooth and slightly tangy, balancing the sweetness of powdered sugar. It’s an elegant yet easy-to-make addition to ice cream, poached pears, or cake. The texture is thick enough to coat but fluid enough to drizzle, offering a homemade quality that store-bought sauces simply can’t match. Ideal for dinner parties or quiet nights in, this sauce brings a touch of classic indulgence to any table.
Philly Chocolate Sauce
Description
This decadent Philly Chocolate Sauce transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious topping perfect for desserts. By combining cream cheese, unsweetened chocolate, and milk, you create a sauce that is uniquely smooth and slightly tangy, balancing the sweetness of powdered sugar. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet easy-to-make addition to ice cream, poached pears, or cake. The texture is thick enough to coat but fluid enough to drizzle, offering a homemade quality that store-bought sauces simply can't match. Ideal for dinner parties or quiet nights in, this sauce brings a touch of classic indulgence to any table.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small saucepan, combine the cubed cream cheese, milk, and chopped unsweetened chocolate.
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Place the saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until the chocolate and cream cheese are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Whisk in the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the sauce is glossy.
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Serve warm over poached pears, ice cream, or cake.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 171.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.0g27%
- Saturated Fat 10.5g53%
- Cholesterol 43.5mg15%
- Sodium 160.5mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.6g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.9g
- Protein 3.0g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: This sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, stirring frequently, to restore its smooth consistency before serving.
Tip: Ensure the cream cheese is cubed into small pieces to help it melt evenly without clumping.
Variation: For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
