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Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

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Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
2 cups Easy
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Ingredients (9)

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutritional Information
  • Calories583
  • Fat42.4g
  • Saturated fat25.68g
  • Trans fat0.12g
  • Carbs59.63g
  • Fiber6.17g
  • Sugar50.02g
  • Protein5.94g
  • Cholesterol71.82mg
  • Sodium192.19mg
  • Nutritional Analysis per serving (4 servings) Powered by

More bitter than sweet, this intense chocolate sauce is the perfect pairing for your next ice cream sundae or atop a scoop of homemade chocolate ice cream.

Game plan: To reheat the sauce, cover it and microwave for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and stir until completely melted.

This recipe was featured as part of our Super Bowl for a Crowd menu, our Chocolate Desserts photo gallery, and our Family-Friendly Party Done Right photo gallery.

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Instructions

  1. 1Combine cream, milk, water, cocoa powder, corn syrup, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking until cocoa powder is completely dissolved.
  2. 2Remove from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla, stirring until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth. Serve warm.
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