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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White Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients
- 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup half and half or light cream
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1448Cholesterol: 113mgSodium: 255mgCarbohydrates: 140gSugar: 134gProtein: 17g
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Michelle says
How in the world do you tuck something like this away in the back of the fridge and not have it keep you up at night?!
My son adores white chocolate. I see a lot of this sauce in my future.
Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week.
Kelley says
Im pretty sure I “checked” on it once or twice. lol! Hope yall like the recipe if you try it!
Bonnie Banters says
Divinely rich…I think I could eat the whole jar before it’s ever used for a topping!
Kelley says
Haha! I hear ya Bonnie!
tracy says
was just wondering how long this would keep good. was wanting to add it to a Christmas gift
Kelley says
It should keep for almost 2 weeks if its sealed and in the fridge. This would make a great gift! Such a great idea!
Claire says
I made this sauce and it worked perfectly! Exactly what I was looking for. I left the sauce on the stove and went to work, came home, and the sauce was a thick paste consistency. Is that because i didn’t refrigerate it after making it? Please help!
Kelley says
Did you try to re-heat it after it was paste-y? Depending on the chocolate that you used, it might have hardened a bit. Let me know if re-heating helps!
Tiffany says
I’ve been looking for a super easy recipe, so glad I found this!!! Can I use white chocolate chips, or does it need to be almond bark?
Kelley says
I bet it would work just the same. Now I want to try it with white chocolate chips. haha! Let me know how it turns out Tiffany!
brenda vanicek says
what do you top with white chocolate sauce?
Kelley says
It can go on anything. Great on brownies, cakes and ice cream! Plus, I love it in coffee. Like this iced white chocolate mocha latte – http://mommakesdinner.com/iced-white-chocolate-mocha/ . Hope that helps!
Chelsea says
Would I be able to use this as a cheesecake topper?
Thanks 🙂
Kelley says
You should be able to.. that actually sounds delicious!
Sara says
Hi! I was wondering if I could can the sauces. I would like to make a batch or two to give to friends. Would the sauce hold if I canned them? And how long would they last? Thanks!
Kelley says
I don’t think they would work well canned, but I have not tried. Mine lasted about a week. If you try canning them let me know how it works!
Joan says
Does the sauce require refrigeration if any is left
Kelley says
You can put it in the fridge but it will harden a bit. Just reheat it in the microwave (30 second intervals, stirring in between) or on the stove top.
Arie says
Hi kelly. White choclate sauce looks really delicious. I wanba ask that instead of unsalted butter can we use something else
Kelley says
You can try coconut oil instead but I am not sure how that will alter the recipe.
Cassidi says
Hi! I’m trying to make “shark teeth” for my son’s birthday…. I saw one idea of taking bugale chips and dipping them in white choc… hence how I found your white choc recipe:)
So I’m wondering if I dip/drench these bugales in this sauce will it harden over night?
Thank you
Kelley says
If you place it in the freezer, they will! I have not done it so I can’t say how long it will stay hard. If you try it, let me know how they turn out!
Marelize says
Will the white chocolate stay runny at room temperature? I would like a sauce I can put in a squeezy bottle to ‘pipe’ over fresh donuts
Kelley says
Yes, it will stay liquid-y at room temperature. Or you can store it in a plastic squeezy bottle, heat in the microwave and shake it before using it.
Jonathan Collins says
How much will this harden? I am looking for something I can make and put in a dispenser.
Kelley says
It will harden when you set it in the fridge. Otherwise, it *should* stay liquid.
Colleen says
How would you recommend making this as a sugar-free syrup? I have all natural cocoa butter and regular almond milk (or almond milk cream). Would substituting those two work?
Penny N says
Hi!! Feel a little sad that i stumbled across this recipe so late… haha only 3 years late! but i was wondering the difference between using half and half cream and light cream. thanks!
Kelley says
Here is a great site talking about the difference – http://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/whats-the-difference-between-half-and-half-light-cream-whipping-cream-heavy-cream
Hope that helps!
Naa says
Hi! At what temperature are we supposed to heat the cream at? Thanks
Kelley says
Hi there! You heat the cream over a medium heat on the stove. Hope that helps!
Kim says
I dont have light cream at home. Could i use heavy cream instead?
Kelley says
I believe you can. I haven’t tried but it should turn out the same.
Jess says
How long can this sit out for? I would like to make it for morning coffee. Trying to have a copy cat black and white mocha
Kelley says
I would just keep it out until it’s cooled. I wouldn’t want the cream to turn. I hope that helps!
Amanda says
Just made this! Yum! I was short about an ounce of white chocolate, so put a little butterscotch chips in its place. It reminded me of the sauce you’d have in a blonde at Applebee’s ? put this in some coffee, but might be making some blondes later!
Kelley says
Ohhh that sounds delicious!! What a fun twist.
Tfors says
Wondering your thoughts on making this up and putting in ice cube trays to freeze portions for coffees? Trying to find a way to keep a whole batch longer so I dont have to make as frequently..
Kelley says
I haven’t tried but I bet you can! I would think you would need to heat them up in a double boiler to get it smooth again. Or maybe drop a cube in hot coffee.
Demi Roberts says
Hi there,
Would this recipe work with any chocolate – milk, dark etc?
Also, does it last up to two weeks despite fresh double cream being used?
Many thanks
Kelley says
You should be able to use it with any chocolate. And with fresh cream it may only last a week.
Annalisa says
Omg I doubles the ingredients but kept the same white chocolate measurements and it’s the consistency of coffee creamer. Never buying store bought again !! Just add some ice and espresso and it’s delicious
Kelley says
YAYYY!! So happy you enjoyed it!
Rebecca says
I made this sauce for a cheesecake I made! It was soooo good! I ate about half as the sauce and then I whipped the rest and used it as a soft whipped cream on top and it was equally amazing! Thank you for the recipe!!
Kelley says
Ohhh that sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it that way next! So happy you enjoyed it!
Darlene says
I want to use this for coffee. Won’t the butter separate out? I made caramel sauce with butter and the butter floats on top of my coffee.
Kelley says
I have not had that issue. 🙂
John Stone says
Wtf is half and half
Tj says
I’ve made this twice both times with white chocolate chips and it’s great but it’s a little gritty. Am I doing something wrong ?
Kelley says
Stir, stir, stir. Make sure the sugar is totally dissolved and you are using a high quality white chocolate.