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Mocha Sauce

5.0

(2)

Cooks' note:

Sauce may be made 2 days ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature. Reheat before serving.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes 3 tablespoons (2 servings)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brewed coffee
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon cornstarch
Pinch cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and cook, whisking, over moderately low heat until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to warm before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each 1 1/2-tablespoon serving has about 72 calories and 5 grams fat.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
TagsSauceCoffeeBeveragesChocolateDairy FreeGluten FreeNut Free5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasySimmerGourmet
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