Mocha Sauce
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A rich mocha sauce made with espresso, chocolate, and butter. Serve warm over desserts or ice cream.
Let's Prepare
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- ⅔ cup espresso or strong coffee
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (up to 64% cacao), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- (1 teaspoon instant espresso powder)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine in a small heavy saucepan: ⅔ cup espresso or strong coffee; 3 tablespoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt
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Step 2.
Cook, stirring, over very low heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is steaming hot. Add off the heat: 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (up to 64% cacao), finely chopped
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Step 3.
Whisk until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth. Whisk in: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; (1 teaspoon instant espresso powder)
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Step 4.
Serve at once. Cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Reheat over low heat, adding a little warm water if the sauce becomes oily.
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