Jacques Torres' Chocolate Sauce
- 1 cup whole milk
- 10 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
- 12 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 13 cup granulated sugar
- Pour the milk into a 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan, place over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil.
- When the milk boils, remove it from the heat and make a ganache by adding the chopped chocolate.
- Whisk well, stirring into the edge of the saucepan to combine.
- The ganache should be homogenous and smooth.
- Set the ganache aside.
- In a 1-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the heavy cream, butter, and sugar.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- The butter should be completely melted and the sugar completely dissolved.
- Once the mixture has come to a boil, pour the cream into the warm ganache.
- Place the sauce over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- As the chocolate sauce cooks, it will begin to thicken slightly.
- When it reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and pour it into a clean, dry bowl.
- Cover by placing plastic wrap directly on top of the sauce to prevent a skin from forming.
- Let the chocolate sauce cool to room temperature before storing at room temperature before storing in the refrigerator.
- When cold, the chocolate sauce will become thick enough to be scooped with a spoon.
- One of the wonderful qualities of this sauce is that it can be reheated whenever needed.
- If using a microwave, simply place the chocolate sauce in a microwavable bowl and heat it at medium-high power in 30-second intervals until it becomes liquid.
- On the stovetop, place it in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until it becomes liquid.
- If you store it in a squeeze bottle, you can easily drizzle it over a dessert or decorate a plate.
- It will keep in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
- It can also be frozen for up to two months if stored in an airtight container, to be kept on hand for a last-minute dinner party.
- Thaw in the refrigerator and heat as described above until liquid.
milk, bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream, unsalted butter, sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jacques-torres-chocolate-sauce-494478 (may not work)