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Put the butter and heavy cream in a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until the cream is hot and the butter is melted (the cream will form tiny bubbles).
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Do not let the mixture boil.
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Remove pan from heat; add the chocolate and let it soften in the hot cream for about 30 seconds.
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Add the vanilla and whisk until the sauce is smooth and all the chocolate is melted.