Serve this silky bittersweet chocolate sauce over cream puffs, ice cream, waffles (for an indulgent breakfast treat!) or as a fondue for fresh fruit.

• 1 pound high-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 stick + 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch of Sea salt

Combine the chocolate, butter, sugar, cream and water in the top of a double boiler. Melt the mixture, over simmering water, on medium-low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Serve or bottle.