Cappuccino sauce

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupSifted cocoa
¾cupGranulated sugar
2tablespoonsButter
1tablespoonInstant coffee granules
1teaspoonVanilla
1Cinnamon stick
1pinchSalt
1cupBoiling water

Directions

Makes about 1 cup Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Keep a jar of this versatile sauce in your fridge to serve drizzled over Vanilla or Coffe maple Ice Cream, or pound cake, or as a dip for fresh fruit.

In a wide shallow saucepand or Dutch oven, combine the cocoa, sugar, butter, instant coffee granules, vanilla, cinnamon stick and salt.

Gradually whisk in the boiling water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, stirring often for about 5 minutes or until it thickens up and becomes glossy. At this time it should be reduced to about 1 cup. Discard cinnamon stick. Let cool. Store in tightly covered jar in fridge for up to two weeks.

Origin: Homemaker's May 1995. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, July/95.