Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 lb semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 1/3 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Scald the half-and-half and butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat.

2. 2

   Place the chocolate and vanilla in a medium heatproof bowl. Add the hot half-and-half and let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Serve slightly warm. (The sauce can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days; rewarm gently before serving.).