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  • SERVINGS: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
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  1. 1 cup heavy cream
  2. 1/2 pound imported bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
  1. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer over moderate heat. Add the chocolate, turn off the heat and cover. Let stand for 10 minutes, then whisk to blend. Rewarm just before serving.
  • Published January 1996