(Salsa Calda al Cioccolato)
Category: Dessert Sauces
Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Espresso intensifies the chocolate flavor of this delicious sauce, but you can leave it out if you prefer. Serve with ice cream, semifreddo, or plain cakes; it goes with a wide variety of desserts.
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
Place the chocolate and cream in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Let stand until the chocolate is softened. Stir until smooth. Serve warm or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
WARM MOCHA SAUCE: Stir in 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder with the chocolate.
From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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