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Hot chocolate sauce

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ready in: 10 minutes

Makes: about 400ml (14fl oz)

200ml (7fl oz) double or regular cream

200g (7oz) dark chocolate, in drops or chopped into pieces

1–2 tbsp rum or brandy (optional)

To make the hot chocolate sauce, place the cream in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add the chocolate and stir until just melted, then add the rum or brandy (if using). Reheat the sauce gently when needed.

Chocolate orange sauce

Add 1–2 tablespoons of orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier) and 1 teaspoon of finely grated orange zest to the basic chocolate sauce.