Name: Chocolate Mint Sundaes
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; Mint chocolate chip ice cream; Fresh mint sprigs

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 6

Ingredients

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Mint chocolate chip ice cream

Fresh mint sprigs

Preparation

Step 1
Stir 1 cup water and sugar in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves; bring syrup to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in mint leaves. Let stand 1 hour. Using slotted spoon, remove mint leaves from syrup. Whisk cocoa into syrup. Bring to boil. Add butter and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate sauce uncovered until cold. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
Step 2
Place 2 scoops of ice cream in each of 6 bowls. Drizzle each sundae with sauce; garnish with mint sprigs.

TagsSundae Frozen Dessert Dessert Mint Herbs & Spices Cocoa Nut Free Gluten Free Make Ahead Quick Easy Bon Appétit

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