A scoop of ice cream or a slice of cheesecake is already good on its own, but the right sauce or topping takes it to another level. This roundup gathers 6 of our favorite homemade toppings, from rich hot fudge sauce and silky chocolate ganache to fresh fruit toppings and a warm bananas foster you'll want to make on repeat.
Every one of these recipes comes together with simple ingredients and just a few minutes on the stove, no candy thermometer or fancy equipment required. Spoon them over ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, or shortcake, and turn dessert night into something a little more special.
Chocolate Sauces & Toppings
The Best Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
Butter, cocoa powder, evaporated milk, vanilla, and real chocolate give The Best Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce its thick texture and deep chocolate flavor. Serve it warm over ice cream, cheesecake, brownies, or cake for a rich chocolate topping that takes only about 10 minutes to make.
Homemade Milk Chocolate Ganache
Just three ingredients make Homemade Milk Chocolate Ganache a smooth, rich chocolate topping that comes together in about five minutes. Pour the ganache over cheesecake, ice cream, cakes, or other desserts while it is soft and silky, or let it cool for a thicker chocolate topping.
Fruit Toppings
Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake
Fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of extract make Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake sweet, glossy, and full of fresh berry flavor. Spoon this homemade strawberry sauce over cheesecake, ice cream, angel food cake, pound cake, pancakes, or waffles.
Fresh Raspberry Sauce for Cheesecake, Ice Cream, or Shortcake
Fresh berries make Fresh Raspberry Sauce for Cheesecake, Ice Cream, or Shortcake a bright, fruity topping that thickens into a spoonable homemade sauce. Use it to add fresh raspberry flavor to cheesecake, vanilla ice cream, shortcake, pound cake, or other simple desserts.
Lemon Syrup for Pancakes and Desserts
Butter, sugar, fresh lemon, and heavy cream give Lemon Syrup for Pancakes and Desserts a sweet, tangy flavor and creamy texture. Drizzle the warm lemon sauce over ice cream, cheesecake, pound cake, angel food cake, pancakes, or berry desserts.
Warm & Caramelized Toppings
Bananas Foster Pancakes
The real star of Bananas Foster Pancakes is the rich, buttery caramel, vanilla, and rum sauce filled with warm bananas. Bananas Foster is traditionally served over ice cream, and this homemade sauce also makes a delicious topping for cheesecake when you want something warm, fruity, and decadent.
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