Chocolate Dessert Sauce

• 8 oz (225g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup golden syrup
• 3 drops pure vanilla extract

1. Place all the ingredients along with 2 tbsp water into a small saucepan and heat gently, stirring, for 6–7 minutes, or until smooth and glossy.

Variation:Chocolate and Coffee Dessert Sauce

For a more sophisticated chocolate sauce, add 5–6 tbsp strong black coffee, 2 tbsp brandy, and 1–3 tbsp confectioner's sugar, to taste.