Warm Bitter Chocolate Sauce
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon grappa, rum or Cognac
Instructions
Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt them with the water and butter in a small heavy saucepan over hot water or over very low heat, stirring. Stir in the cream until smooth. Stir in the Rum or Cognac to taste. Rewarm to serve.