White Chocolate Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 lb white chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white Creme de Cacao

Preparation

Add the cream and butter to a small saucepan.
Place the pan over low heat until the butter melts and the cream comes to a simmer (stir frequently).
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate in a bowl, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the vanilla and creme de cacao; serve warm or at room temperature.
**White Chocolate Almond Sauce--substitute amaretto for the creme de cacao; optional--add 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds to the finished sauce.
**White Chocolate Rum Sauce--add 3 Tablespoons gold rum or coconut rum to the finished sauce.