Sunday, July 19, 2009

Homemade Magic Shell

Ok, so this isn't for a barbeque, but since I finally had the motivation to post something I figured I would post this one as well.

Magic Shell Chocolate Sauce

4 1/2 ounces high quality dark chocolate (use 60% cocoa or higher), chopped
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon carmel, ornage, or raspberry flavoring (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground espresso beans (I just left this out when I made it)

Melt the chocolate slowly in a double boiler. Once completely melted, add the remaining ingredients one at a time, stirring slowly after each to avoid air bubbles. Place a scoop of your favorite icecream in a cone or dish. Take the pan out of the double boiler and, while resting it on the stove top, tip it a bit toward you. Quickly dip your icecream cone in the chocolate mixture, or use a spoon to drizzle it over icecream in a bowl. Within a few moments it will harden and form a thin shell on the icecream. Recipe serves 4.

I put some extra in the fridge and after heating it just a little bit was able to use it again a few days later. Easy and quick to make.

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