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Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cup Servings

Ingredients

6

ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1

1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1

/3 cup heavy whipping cream

2

tablespoons Armagnac, Cognac, or other brandy

1

teaspoon vanilla extract

1

/8 teaspoon salt

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine chocolate and butter in medium metal bowl. Place bowl over saucepan of simmering water; stir until melted and smooth. Remove from over water.

    Step 2

    Bring cream to simmer in small saucepan; gently stir into chocolate. Add Armagnac, vanilla, and salt and stir to blend. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Rewarm over low heat before using.