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Silky Chocolate Sauce
Bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder turn into a rich, silky chocolate sauce in a matter of minutes. Simple enough to whip up when that hot fudge sundae craving hits.
1 1/2 cups
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Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |
View Our Nutrition Guidelines »Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 ounce bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cognac, or other brandy
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Preparation
- Whisk corn syrup, cocoa and cornstarch in a small saucepan until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk, Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate and Cognac. Let cool.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Per tablespoon: 32 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 1 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 16 mg sodium; 10 mg potassium.
Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2
Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydratef
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- Low cholesterol
- Low carbohydrate
- Gluten free
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- Diabetes appropriate
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- 8 or more
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- Desserts, chocolate
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- Quick (total 30 min. or less)
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