Dutch Cocoa Spread

Submitted by JamesDeansGirl

"Another one from the masterminds at Chocolatier! *Prep time is for total recipe, from start to finish.*"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, cut in pieces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. In a small bowl, sift the cocoa powder; transfer it to the top of a double boiler.
2. Slowl whisk in the water, then the sugar and salt, until the mixture is smooth.
3. Cook over simmering water, whisking constantly, until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
4. Remove pan from heat; whisk in the butter, one bit at a time, beating just until the butter melts and is absorbed.
5. Whisk in the vanilla.
6. Let the mixture cool completely, then rewhisk it to aerate the butter.
7. Transfer to a covered container; refrigerate for up to 1 month.
8. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Reviews

[good2bdunn]

I made this as a christmas gift for my son-in-law and it was very yummy! Thank you!

 

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

Mmmmmmm - this is true comfort food, dark, deep and a beautiful velvety brown, super yummy and sinfully delicious! The only substitute I used was margarine instead of butter. I've made this as a food gift for a little girl who loves anything with chocolate in it. I'll be attaching a tag with this and mentioning that she can spread this on bread, over biscuits, over muffins, etc. and have a wonderful homemade treat ready in no time. Thank You Very Much for sharing this!