*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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.

                   



                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 

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.