Bittersweet Chocolate Sorbet

The deep chocolate flavor and rich consistency belie this dessert's low-fat status.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 4 Cups

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened cocoa
• 3  ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in sugar and cocoa; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; add chocolate and vanilla, stirring until chocolate melts. Cover and chill completely.
2. Pour chocolate mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon sorbet into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 1 hour or until firm.
3. Freeze the sorbet up to two days in advance; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes to soften a bit before scooping.