Rich Chocolate Sauce
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Perfect for topping ice cream, this is a great standby, all-purpose chocolate sauce. Or simply set out a bowl of the sauce and dip pound cake, strawberries or other fruit into it.
About 1 2/3 cups | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
- Combine milk, sugar, cocoa and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it comes to a simmer. Remove from heat, add chocolate and vanilla and stir until the chocolate melts. Serve warm or let stand 10 minutes for a thicker sauce.
Nutrition
Per tablespoon : 34 Calories; 1 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 2 mg Cholesterol; 6 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 5 mg Sodium; 25 mg Potassium
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring often.