Chocolate sauce

General

• Great with ice cream or fresh fruit
• Makes about 1 cup.
• Make it ahead. The sauce can be stored, covered, in the fridge for a couple of days. Reheat gently in the microwave before serving

Ingredients

• ½ to ⅔ cup heavy cream
• 2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
• pinch of salt

Procedure

1. Place ½ cup cream, chocolate, butter, and salt in a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 1 minute, or until cream begins to boil.
2. Stir to melt butter and chocolate. If you want a thinner sauce, simply add a touch more cream