Hot Fudge Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water, plus
• 2 tablespoons water, if needed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 in a medium-size, heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, heavy cream, corn syrup and sugar.
• 2 bring to boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• 3 using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush sides of pan to dissolve and wash down any sugar crystals.
• 4 cook over medium heat until reduced by half, about 7 minutes.
• 5 turn off the heat.
• 6 add chocolates and butter and let sit until melted, about 2 minutes.
• 7 return heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until glossy and smooth.
• 8 if sauce appears broken, add remaining 2 tablespoons water and beat until smooth and glossy.
• 9 stir in vanilla, and always serve it hot.
• 10 will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
• 11 reheat before serving ~ it will be necessary to add a little water, a few teaspoons at a time, and whisk until smooth and silky.