Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce

Name: Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 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

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2 cups Easy

(13) Total: 10 mins Active: 10 mins

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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.

by Kate Ramos

Instructions

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.
2Remove from heat and add chocolate, butter, and vanilla, stirring until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth. Serve warm.

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