Chocolate Sauce
Instructions:
- 4 Ounce Semi−sweet chocolate bits
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 12 Tablespoon Water
- 2 Tablespoon Cognac; coffee or rum
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Heavy cream; optional, up to 2
- TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
- In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate, sugar, water and Cognac.
- Bring the liquid to a boil, stirring constantly, then simmer, over low heat for 5 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- TO FINISH THE SAUCE:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter.
- Cool the sauce to room temperature, then refrigerate.
- Right before serving, stir the sauce to blend it and add the heavy cream.