With a taste reminiscent of upscale Hershey’s syrup, this wasn’t exactly my goal. But, the smooth consistency made lovely drizzles. This is a perfect chocolate sauce to use as a garnish. And, it makes a near-perfect chocolate milk, as an added bonus!
Chocolate Sauce
makes over 2 cups
1/4 cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces good bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoon unsalted butter
In a double boiler, combine all ingredients except chocolate, vanilla extract and butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth. When the mixture comes to a proper temperature to melt the chocolate, add the chocolate and stir gently. Before all the chocolate is melted, remove the mixture from the heat and add the vanilla extract and butter. Continue stirring off of the heat until the chocolate sauce is smooth and silky.
Use to garnish dessert plates, drizzle over ice cream or use 2-4 tablespoons of chocolate syrup to make chocolate milk.
(Approximately 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup to 1 cup of milk. Or more, if you like it extra dark and chocolatey.)
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