Black And Tan Sauces

By á-174942

Ingredients

• BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup water plus
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup sugar plus
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 10 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate chopped (or semisweet chocolate)
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pinches salt
• BUTTERSCOTCH-PECAN SAUCE:
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup Scotch whisky plus
• 2 tablespoons Scotch whisky
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

For Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce: Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil; 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in instant coffee granules. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Stir in cream, vanilla and salt. Cool slightly. Transfer to 2-cup jars. Seal tightly. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead; refrigerate.)

For Butterscotch-Pecan Sauce: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place pecans on cookie sheet. Toast until fragrant and just beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.

Stir sugar and Scotch whisky in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil. Boil without stirring until mixture is deep amber color, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally, about 4 minutes.

Remove from heat and whisk in cream (mixture will bubble up). Return to boil, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, salt and pecans. Cool sauce slightly. Transfer to 2-cup jar. Seal tightly. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead; refrigerate.)

This recipe yields about 2 cups each.