Ancho-Orange Hot Fudge
Posted by Joshua Bousel, December 28, 2011
Ingredients
serves Makes about 2 cups, active time 20 minutes, total time 30 minutes
8 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch Processed cocoa powder
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
Kosher or sea salt, to taste
Procedures
Place butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until chocolate is fully melted, stirring constantly.
Stir in evaporated milk, bring to a boil, and continue to cook until sauce thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and add in vanilla, chili powder, and orange extract; stir to combine. Season with salt to taste. Let sauce cool until warm, then serve over ice cream or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, reheating before use.