A sublime pairing. Pomegranate molasses and chocolate sauce.
pomegranate molasses is made by reducing pomegranate juice to a thick, intensely flavored syrup. It is tangy and a little musky with a fruity flavor, which provides a sweet-tart counterpoint to the chocolate’s bitter richness.
This finger-licking smooth and velvety pomegranate chocolate sauce is divine drizzled over ice cream, brownies, pancakes or whatever your heart desires.
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Pomegranate-Chocolate Sauce
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Rich, dark chocolate meets tart pomegranate in this luscious sauce. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream or cakes.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) cocoa powder
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 oz (25 g) butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 cups (237 ml) water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, blend the cornflour and cocoa powder with 1/3 cup of water to make a smooth paste.
- Over medium heat (approximately 350°F/177°C), stir in 2/3 cup of water, sugar, and butter until the mixture boils and thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Add the vanilla essence and pomegranate molasses; stir to combine.
Notes
- For a less intense chocolate flavor, reduce the cocoa powder to 2 tablespoons.
- To prevent scorching, use a double boiler or a low-medium heat setting and stir frequently.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use instead of pomegranate molasses if I can’t find it?
You can substitute pomegranate molasses with a mixture of regular molasses and a splash of lemon juice to mimic the sweet-tart flavor.
How do I ensure the chocolate melts smoothly in the sauce?
Blend the cornflour and cocoa powder with a little water first to form a smooth paste, then stir it into the rest of the liquid over medium heat to prevent lumps or scorching.
Can I adjust the sweetness of the Pomegranate-Chocolate Sauce?
Yes, you can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less pomegranate molasses or incorporating a sweetener of your choice to taste.
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Put this on ice cream and DIED, so good and rich. Fancy little sauce that is so easy. Does it keep okay in the fridge?