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

    Other white chocolate recipes:

    Love this white chocolate recipe? You may also want to check out:

    • 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? ›

    WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE: Place chocolate in a small bowl. Bring cream to a boil in heavy small sauce pan. Pour cream over chocolate, whisk until smooth. CHOCOLATE SAUCE: In a small heavy saucepan combine the cream and the brown sugar, bring the mixture to a boil over moderately high heat, whisking occasionally.

    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.

    How to make white chocolate taste better? ›

    Here are five smart ways to make white chocolate more interesting, and even more delicious.
    1. Turn it into fudge. ...
    2. Caramelize it in the oven. ...
    3. Mix it into caramel sauce. ...
    4. Frost your cake with white chocolate ganache. ...
    5. Melt and mix with popcorn.
    Feb 3, 2017

    How to make chocolate Sause? ›

    In a small saucepan or in the microwave, melt together 1 cup milk and 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate. Remove from the heat and add another cup of chocolate; stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is thickened and slightly cooled.

    How is white chocolate made from scratch? ›

    It is made with only cocoa butter, milk powder and cane sugar. To achieve the buttery smooth texture of this white chocolate, we add the cocoa butter back into a conch for grinding, along with sugar. Once the mixture has been grinding for ten minutes or so, we slowly add in whole milk powder.

    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.

    What's the secret to melting white chocolate? ›

    Chop the White Chocolate: If you're using a bar, chop it into small, even pieces. This ensures uniform melting and prevents the chocolate from burning. Use Low Heat: Place the saucepan on the lowest heat setting. White chocolate is sensitive to high temperatures.

    How do you keep white chocolate runny? ›

    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.

    How do you add flavor to melted white chocolate? ›

    We recommend adding ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Super Strength Flavoring per pound of chocolate. Flavoring can be stirred into the melted chocolate once it has been tempered. It's best to add the minimum amount of flavoring and add more to taste.

    What spices go with white chocolate? ›

    Saffron and white chocolate can form the basis of a reinterpretation of the classic bavarois tart or even a plum cake, adding an elegant and sophisticated note to this dessert. White chocolate also pairs extremely well with cardamom, a perfect combination for making a panna cotta or some pralines to serve with coffee.

    Are white melting wafers the same as white chocolate? ›

    Candy melts are made to emulate white chocolate, which is then tinted. But they replace the more expensive cocoa butter, that is a key component of chocolate's flavor, with vegetable oil. The ingredients of candy melts are sugar, milk solids (powdered milk), vegetable oils, flavorings and colors.

    How do you make melted chocolate liquid? ›

    To thin melted chocolate, add a small amount of neutral oil, like vegetable oil or cocoa butter, stirring gently until it reaches the desired consistency. Melt slowly to avoid overheating, and keep water out to prevent the chocolate from seizing.

    How do you mix melted chocolate and milk? ›

    Place chocolate pieces in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add milk and whisk constantly until chocolate is melted and well blended, about 5 minutes. Whisk in cinnamon. Remove from heat; add more milk if desired. Serve in a mug.

    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 are the ingredients in white chocolate? ›

    White chocolate's composition
    • Cocoa butter: at least 20% to give the chocolate its melting texture.
    • whole milk powder for creaminess.
    • sugar for extra indulgence.
    • a touch of vanilla to bring out the aromas.
    • sunflower lecithin, a natural emulsifier that ensures all the different ingredients are blended together hom*ogeneously.

    Is white chocolate made from condensed milk? ›

    No. The chocolate is made with cacao butter, sugar and vanilla and has a firm texture and can snap. However, fudge also includes condensed milk or heavy cream and other add-ins like nuts and sprinkles. It's softer in texture too.

    What is white chocolate compound made of? ›

    White compound chocolate is essentially a combination of sugar, vegetable fats, milk and emulsifiers. Though it can be enhanced by flavourings, it contains none of the textures, tastes and aromas you get with true chocolate.

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