Dark Chocolate Sauce
Rich and chocolaty, this sauce is perfect for topping frozen yogurt, pancakes or waffles.
From EatingWell: March 1998
Yield: About 2 cups
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups 1% milk
- 2 ounces chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
- Whisk brown sugar and cocoa powder in a large 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 chopped chocolate; stir until melted. Stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly; serve warm.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Per tablespoon:
40 calories; 1 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 6 mg sodium; 28 mg potassium.
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate