Description
Indulge your taste buds with this Spicy Mexican Chocolate Sauce, a delightful twist on traditional chocolate sauces. Perfect for drizzling over vanilla ice cream or enhancing desserts, this rich chocolate blend features a hint of heat from New Mexico red chile powder and a coffee-infused flavor, creating a unique experience that’s sure to impress. With easy preparation and versatile usage, this sauce can elevate anything from cakes to fresh fruits. Plus, it has a long shelf life in the refrigerator, making it a convenient treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon New Mexico red chile powder
- 1/2 cup coffee-flavored liqueur alternative (coffee extract mixed with water)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Break the unsweetened chocolate into squares.
- In a double boiler, combine chocolate, butter, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, kosher salt, New Mexico red chile powder, coffee-flavored liqueur alternative, and heavy cream.
- Cook over simmering water for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve warm or store in a jar in the refrigerator for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Double boiler
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg