Chocolate Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Set up an ice bath in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Put the water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar.
3. 3
   Put the cocoa powder in a small heatproof bowl and whisk in the syrup a little at a time, until smooth.
4. 4
   Return to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Add the cream, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring often with a heatproof rubber scraper, until thick, about 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Watch for scorching.
7. 7
   Pour the sauce through a fine strainer into a medium bowl and cool it in the ice bath.
8. 8
   Store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.