Photo: Lotta Chocolate Sorbet Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
In a medium saucepan combine the sugar and 1/4 cup of the water and cook over medium-high heat, undisturbed, until the sugar melts and begins to boil. Allow the sugar to cook, swirling occasionally, until the syrup reaches a deep golden caramel, about 5 minutes. Add the water carefully; the caramel will harden and steam vigorously. Cook over low heat until the caramel is dissolved. Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne and salt and whisk until dissolved. Transfer to a clean bowl and cool, stirring occasionally. When the mixture has cooled, stir in the vanilla and transfer to the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled.
Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least two hours before serving.
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By kalessi
Brooklyn, NY
on June 17, 2010
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I followed the recipe as written. The only thing that I changed was the type of sugar. I used turbinado sugar which is darker and has a bit of molasses. But I have made sorbets with this type of sugar before and not had a problem. The mixture was very thick. After it chilled completely I added it to my ice cream maker and got nowhere. I have a good tasting chocolate syrup, not sorbet. I will not be using this recipe again.
By jennycarey_9257527
worcester , MA
on December 23, 2007
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way, way too spicy. i followed the recipe exactly and was very disappointed with the outcome. the cayenne pepper drives the taste, in fact you can't even tell that it is supposed to be chocolate sorbet! i will try again, next time with just a pinch of the pepper. i love chocolate and i love spice, unfortunately it is barely edible and i will be throwing away this batch of sorbet.
By edzy1_4544074
Chagrin Falls, OH
on December 23, 2005
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This was an amazing desert and snack!!!! It had just enough hotness to it!!!! I give it 2 thumbs up!!
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