| | Christmas Chocolate Sauce Great Gift 1 cup of heavy cream
6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2/3 cup of granulated sugar
2/3 cup of dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of Droste cocoa powder, sifted |
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Cook the cream and butter together in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the cream comes to a low boil. Add the sugars and vanilla, and stir for a few minutes, until the sugar is dissolved. Add the salt and sifted cocoa. Reduce the heat, and stir briskly with a whisk until the sauce is smooth. Pour into gift jars. When cooled, cover and store in the refrigerator. Tell the recipients of the gift to reheat gently in a heavy saucepan or microwave. Makes 3 cups |
