Recipe: Chocolate sauce

Chocolate sauce

Total time: 10 minutes

Servings: Makes 1 1/2 cups

Note: Use a chocolate with 70% to 75% cacao. The sauce can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for several weeks. To serve, heat it in a double boiler, stirring occasionally.

1/2 cup heavy cream

Pinch of sea salt

8 ounces chocolate, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over high heat, bring the cream, salt and one-half cup water to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Just before it starts to boil, turn off the heat.

2. Remove the pan from the stove and add the chocolate and butter, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to incorporate. Keep stirring until the chocolate and butter melt and the sauce is perfectly smooth. Serve immediately, or reheat when ready to use.

Each tablespoon: 74 calories; 1 gram protein; 3 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 7 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 9 mg. cholesterol; 8 mg. sodium.