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 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.

    What are the ingredients in white chocolate coffee syrup? ›

    Ingredients. Cane Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Salt, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate (to preserve freshness), Sodium Benzoate (to preserve freshness).

    Does white chocolate sauce need to be refrigerated? ›

    No, it does not.

    How is real white chocolate made? ›

    White chocolate is made using only the cocoa butter (the fat from the cocoa bean but none of the brown-coloured cocoa mass (also known as cocoa liquor). During manufacturing, sugar, milk powder, and flavourings are added to the cocoa butter to make white chocolate.

    What ingredient makes white chocolate white? ›

    However, white chocolate does contain chocolate's two other main ingredients, sugar and cocoa butter. White chocolate features a hefty dose of cocoa butter, which often gets filtered, deodorized, and bleached with clay minerals. This helps give white chocolate that classic creamy color.

    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.

    What ingredient is not used in white chocolate? ›

    Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. White chocolate does not contain cocoa solids, the primary non-fat constituent of conventional chocolate liquor — chocolate in its raw, unsweetened form.

    What is Starbucks white chocolate sauce made of? ›

    Milk, White Chocolate Mocha Sauce [Sugar, Condensed Skim Milk, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter, Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Sorbate, Monoglycerides], Brewed Espresso, Whipped Cream [Cream (Cream, Milk, Mono And Diglycerides, Carrageenan), Vanilla Syrup (Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid)].

    Can white chocolate go bad? ›

    Dark chocolate usually will retain its full flavor for about 1.5 to two years at room temperature, and milk chocolate and white chocolate for about one year.

    Does white chocolate go rancid? ›

    White “chocolate” is a concoction of cocoa butter, sugar and vanilla. Since it contains no chocolate liquor, it has no antioxidants that can prevent the fat from going rancid. Rancidity occurs when fats react with oxygen and break down to produce various nasty-smelling compounds like butyric acid.

    How long does white chocolate sauce last? ›

    After opening: After opening, keep container closed. Keep cap area clean and free from sauce residues. Store in cool dry ambient conditions, away from direct sunlight. Shelf life after opening: 6 months.

    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 is the secret to melting white chocolate? ›

    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 perfect chocolate drizzle? ›

    Combine chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup in a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water. Gently stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, then add vanilla. To use, spread warm glaze over top of your cooled cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.

    What is actually in white chocolate? ›

    White chocolate comes from the same cocoa beans as regular chocolate but bypasses several of the production steps. White chocolate does not have cocoa or chocolate liquor. White chocolate made of cocoa butter blended with a combination of sugar, cream, milk and vanilla flavoring.

    Is white chocolate made from condensed milk? ›

    White chocolate is commonly made with powdered or condensed milk and a lot of sugar (up to 55 per cent in some versions). Check the label for any other added ingredients or flavours.

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