• Source: Emeril's New New Orleans Cooking
• Dish Type: Sauces
• Version: 3 [other versions]

Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 pound semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Makes 1 1/2 cups

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

Place chocolate and vanilla in a medium heat-proof bowl. Add 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 several days, but it must be returned to room temperature before serving.)