Step 1

In a small saucepan, mix together heavy cream, butter, cocoa powder, honey, brown sugar and sea salt.

Step 2

Warm the mixture over medium heat until the butter is melted and it just beings to bubble around the edges, whisking often.

Step 3

Turn the heat to low and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Then, turn off the heat but leave the saucepan on the warm burner. Add the chocolate and whisk until smooth.

Step 5

Then, remove from heat and whisk in vanilla.

Step 6

Let cool slightly before serving over ice cream, brownies, etc.

Step 7

Store in a glass jar (1 quart) in the refrigerator. Warm slightly before serving.

Step 8

Mixture thickens significantly when cooled