Name: Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup water; 2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

This recipe is an accompaniment forChocolate Brownie Torte with White Chocolate Mousse and Caramelized Bananas .

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup water

2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Preparation

Whisk sugar and cocoa powder in heavy small saucepan to blend. Whisk in 1/2 cup water. Add chopped chocolate. Stir over medium heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth and begins to simmer, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm chocolate sauce before serving.)