White Chocolate Sauce

Jul 28, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of white chocolate sauce with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

A rich and creamy white chocolate sauce enhanced with real vanilla for a luscious, smooth finish perfect for drizzling over desserts or stirring into drinks.

Prep 5 min

Cook 10 min

Total 15 min

Servings 10

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Ingredients

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servings

1 ½ cups (255.0 g)white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
¾ cup (180.0 ml)heavy cream
¼ cup (60.0 ml)whole milk
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped
1.0 tbsp (14.0 g)unsalted butter
pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and the vanilla bean seeds and pod in a small saucepan.
Heat over medium heat until the mixture just begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
Remove from heat, cover, and let the vanilla infuse for 5 minutes.
Remove the vanilla pod and discard.
Return the infused cream mixture to low heat and add the white chocolate, stirring continuously until completely melted and smooth.
Add the unsalted butter and a pinch of fine sea salt, stirring until the butter is fully incorporated and the sauce is shiny.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently before serving.

Tips

For a more intense vanilla flavor, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste along with the vanilla bean seeds.
If the sauce thickens too much when cold, rewarm gently over low heat or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make white chocolate sauce?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (10 servings).

How should I store white chocolate sauce?

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Warm gently before using.

Can I make white chocolate sauce ahead?

The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A rich and creamy white chocolate sauce enhanced with real vanilla for a luscious, smooth finish perfect for drizzling over desserts or stirring into drinks.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

85 Calories / serving

7.8g Fat

3.5g Carbs

0.6g Protein

3.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~850 cal · 78g fat · 35g carbs · 6g protein · 35g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 85 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 16 min·0.9 mi·~1850 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 12 min·0.6 mi·~1200 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 12 min
Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 14 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 20 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.