Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Sorbet

Serves: 4

Santos Walker

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

39

Spice

48

Sweetness

50

Sourness

33

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 cups

Water

2.5 cups

Sugar

Directions:

1

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water and the sugar and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally

2

Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the cocoa powder, whisking until smooth

3

Cook the mixture at a gentle simmer for 30 minutes, until syrupy

4

Put the chocolate in a large bowl and add half the cocoa syrup, whisking until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth

5

Add the remaining syrup and 2 cups water and whisk well

6

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and let cool

7

Chill the sorbet mixture, covered, until very cold, at least 4 hours, and up to 2 days

8

Freeze in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer's directions

9

Serve with Candied Kumquats

10

Serving Suggestions: Candied Kumquats, recipe follows

11

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 1/2 cups water

12

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar

13

Add the kumquats, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 6 minutes, or until the kumquats appear translucent

14

Drain well before serving

15

The kumquats will keep, refrigerated, for several weeks

16

Yield: about 2 cups