Chocolate sauce

This chocolate recipe is for a chocolate sauce, making a great chocolate dipping sauce.  This chocolate recipe is quick and easy to make. Links to some great tasting chocolate recipes can also be found.

Method

  1. Break the chocolate into small pieces into a very clean, heavy-based saucepan and add the cream and water.
  2. Place on the hob on a low heat and allow it to slowly melt, stirring continuously until it all turns into a smooth chocolate sauce.

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Watch how to make a chocolate sauce

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