DARK CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar(TM) Diet
by Peter H. Gott
This rich sauce is delicious drizzled over Strawberry Crepes (recipe above), Cinnamon Poached Pears, or simply used as a dip for fresh fruit. Using low-fat evaporated milk and fruit sweetener significantly cuts calories while still delivering creamy sweetness. Remember, though, that baking chocolate is high in fat, which means it still packs a fairly hefty calorie punch. Use this sauce sparingly.
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup fruit sweetener
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, roughly chopped
Place chocolate in a non-reactive bowl.
Place milk and fruit sweetener in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and heat until hot to the touch but not boiling.
Pour hot milk over chocolate in bowl, add vanilla extract, and let sit a few minutes until chocolate has softened.
Stir until chocolate has melted completely.
Serve sauce immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to one week.
To serve, heat in microwave just until hot and liquid.
Copyright © 2006 Peter H. Gott, MD
Peter H. Gott, MD, is the author of the nationally syndicated newspaper column ''Ask Dr. Gott." His articles have appeared in USA Today, the New England Journal of Medicine, Saturday Review, and other publications. He has a general practice in rural Connecticut. Visit www.hbgusa.com for more information.
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