Shelly's Recipe

ESPRESSO-HOT FUDGE SAUCE

Category: Dessert Sauces

1 (8-oz.) package unsweetened chocolate baking squares
1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt

Melt chocolate and butter in a large, heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar and espresso, and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds or until blended. Add milk, and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated and sugar is dissolved. (Do not boil.) Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Cover and chill sauce up to 2 weeks.

Note: To reheat, microwave sauce in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring occasionally, at HIGH for 15- to 30-second intervals or until warm.