Basic Chocolate Sauce

4 oz Unsweetened chocolate
1 c Granulated sugar
1/8 ts Salt
1 tb Butter
1 c Light cream
1/2 ts Vanilla extract

Break up chocolate and place in the top half of a large double boiler (1 - 1 1/2 qt). Heat over hot--not boiling-- water until chocolate is melted. Stir in sugar, salt and butter; then gradually add the cream, stirring until smooth.

Put the top half of the double boiler over direct heat (low-medium) and stir constantly for 4 - 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Do not boil!

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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