Orange Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 orange, zest of (removed in strips)
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium-sized, heavy saucepan, combine cream, corn syrup, sugar & zest, & cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves & liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from heat & let cool.

3. 3

   When cooled, remove zest & cook over metium heat just until hot.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat, then add chocolates & let sit for 5 minutes without stirring, until melted.

5. 5

   Whisk until smooth, then add butter & whisk again until smooth.

6. 6

   If using the Grand Marnier, whisk it in, at this time, then serve hot or warm.

7. 7

   Will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, but it will need to be reheated before serving.