Joy of Cooking Chocolate Sauce

Submitted by dangerousmezzo

"The classic chocolate sauce with liqueur"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon espresso powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur

directions

1. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the half and half, butter, and sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour the heated mixture over the chocolate.
2. Let stand for 1-2 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is completely smooth. Add the vanilla, espresso powder and liqueur (if using), and stir to combine. Serve warm. If serving cool, sauce can be thinned with water--one teaspoon at a time. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Reheat over a low heat or in the microwave.