Level: | Easy |
Level: | Easy |
Ingredients
- 15 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
- 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons water
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee or instant espresso
- 6 tablespoons cognac or brandy
Instructions
- Using a double boiler, melt chocolate and keep warm. In large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, cocoa powder, and instant coffee. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. When the mixture comes to a rolling boil, cook 1 or 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in melted chocolate and stir in cognac. Serve warm. Can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks.