Orange-Scented Chocolate Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Orange-Scented Chocolate Sauce

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:08
Categories : Sauces Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
4 ounces sweet baking chocolate -- broken into pieces
2 tablespoons orange juice -- freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon orange rind -- finely grated


* Timesaver Tip: Recipe can be prepared up to 5 days ahead and stored, covered,
in refrigerator. Gently reheat in a saucepan or in a microwave oven.

Microwave Version

Place butter and chocolate in a small glass bowl. Microwave on 50% power for 1
minute, stir, then microwave 1 to 3 minutes more. Stir in orange juice and
rind.
Preparation time: and timesaver tip same as above.





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NOTES : Serve a pool of this rich sauce topped with fresh fruit such as
strawberries, bananas, peaches, or pears. It's also good with ice cream or a
rich fruit sorbet (sherbet). Double the recipe and you'll have a terrific
chocolate fondue.