Chocolate-Orange Ice Cream Sundaes

Name: Chocolate-Orange Ice Cream Sundaes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate chopped; 1 pint orange sorbet and cream

By Todd Taverner

August 20, 2004

Any leftover sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

3/4 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup light corn syrup

2 teaspoons grated orange peel

8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate chopped

1 pint orange sorbet and cream

Preparation

Step 1
Bring whipping cream, corn syrup and grated orange peel to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Cool mixture to lukewarm. (Sauce can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
Step 2
Scoop ice cream into dishes. Spoon sauce over and serve.

TagsSundae Frozen Dessert Dessert Chocolate Nut Free Gluten Free Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead Bon Appétit

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