Recipes Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce 5.0 (6,135) Add your rating & review Cocoa powder gives this luscious sauce its bittersweet edge.Plus: More Dessert Recipes and Tips By Darren Lock Updated on June 19, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 cup Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch process 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Remove from the heat, add the chocolate and let stand until melted. Whisk in the vanilla extract and serve the sauce warm. Make Ahead The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Rewarm over low heat, stirring frequently. Rate it Print