Chocolate Almond Sauce

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title: chocolate almond sauce
categories: professional, sauce, dessert
servings: 4

1/4 c unsalted butter
1/8 t kosher salt
2 oz unsweetened chocolate
3/4 c half and half
1 c sugar
1/2 t vanilla
1/8 t almond extract
1/2 t blanched almonds

combine butter and chocolate in a bowl
set over hot water and stir until melted
remove from heat
stir in sugar, until dissolved
gradually stir in salt and cream
set over hot water and stir until thoroughly blended remove from heat
stir in vanilla, almond extract, and almonds
serve warm, slightly chilled, or at room temperature

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