Name: Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 1/4 cup dark corn syrup; 1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whipping cream

1/4 cup dark corn syrup

1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Preparation

Bring cream and corn syrup to simmer in large saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; stir until melted and smooth. Let stand until slightly cooled and thickened, about 20 minutes. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Stir over low heat until just warm before serving.)

TagsSauce Chocolate Gluten Free Nut Free Quick Easy Make Ahead Bon Appétit

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