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How to Make Hot Fudge Peppermint Stick Sauce

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The cool refreshment of peppermint combined with a smooth chocolate sauce. It's best to serve this warm over ice cream. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

From Quick Guide: Sauces
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugars
  • 2/3 c. heavy creams
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butters - cut into cubes
  • 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate - chopped fine
  • 1/2 c. crushed peppermint sticks (or peppermint candy)
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butters - cut into cubes
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. crushed peppermint sticks (or peppermint candy)
  • 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugars
  • 2/3 c. heavy creams
  • 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate - chopped fine
  1. Step 1

    In a heavy saucepan, bring cream and butter to a gentle boil.

  2. Step 2

    Reduce heat and add brown sugar.

  3. Step 3

    Simmer and stir until the brown sugar is dissolved.

  4. Step 4

    Add chocolate and salt, and heat the mixture over low heat.

  5. Step 5

    Whisk until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in the peppermint candy and serve sauce warm.

Tips & Warnings
  • To crush the peppermint sticks, put them in a towel and roll over them with a rolling pin. Use a wine bottle if you don't have a rolling pin.

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