Name: Chocolate-Cognac Cream
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup chilled whipping cream

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy

Preparation

Using electric mixer, beat cream and sugar in medium bowl to soft peaks. Add cocoa and Cognac; beat until peaks form. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)

TagsSauce Cognac Brandy Alcohol Beverages Cocoa Nut Free Gluten Free Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead No-Cook Electric Mixer Bon Appétit

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