Chocolate and orange are a sublime pairing. This is a good lower-fat chocolate sauce for ice cream, cake or fruit fondue.

Makes 1 cup

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes (including 1/2 hour for cooling)

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup 1% milk
2 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon orange liqueur

Whisk sugar and cocoa in a small heavy saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until a smooth paste forms. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking constantly, for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add chocolate; stir until melted. Stir in orange-poaching syrup (or orange liqueur). Let cool.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per tablespoon: 54 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 9 mg sodium.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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