Chocolate-Raspberry Sauce

From EatingWell: January/February 1993

Raspberry jam adds sheen and a fruity accent to this dessert sauce.

READER'S COMMENT:

"A quick and easy dessert sauce. I made a great dessert with it- a shortbread cookie w/a small spoonful of sauce, then a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, followed by another small spoonful drizzled on top, and finished w/ a sprinkling of...

Makes: 2/3 cup

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon arrowroot, or 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
2 teaspoons framboise, (optional)

Try this recipe with:

Chocolate Pancakes

Preparation

Whisk together sugar, cocoa and arrowroot (or cornstarch) in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in water and jam. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in framboise, if using. Let cool slightly.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Per serving: 44 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 17 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate

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