Balsamic Chocolate Sauce
¾ cup high-quality balsamic vinegar*
¾ cup semisweet chocolate, chopped
¾ cup dark chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp. sugar (preferably confectioners’ – it’ll dissolve faster)

Simmer vinegar in a small saucepan, over a medium heat, until it’s reduced to a syrupy state (about 15-20 mins).

Remove from heat and stir in chocolate and sugar immediately. Whisk away until you have a smooth, shiny syrup.

*Note: This isn’t a splurge – it’s an investment. A true Aceto Balsamico will run you about $50. (Ooph, we know.) The thing is, it’s worth it. You don’t need to be a foodie to taste the difference here. Treat yourself to a bottle, and it will last. Just a splash here and there will turn almost any dish (even an ice-cream sundae) into a dining event. Hit up the swanky grocery store, and treat yourself to some yum.

Photographed by Kelsey Miller