Chocolate Whiskey Sauce
📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Leonardo’s Restaurant in Santa Fe | 📂 Category: Sauces A rich and decadent chocolate whiskey sauce from Leonardo’s Restaurant in Santa Fe, featuring Irish whiskey and dual chocolates. Perfect for drizzling over your favorite desserts and easily made ahead.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 10 mins | None | 6–8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Whipping Cream | None |
| 1/3 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1/4 cup | Butter | Unsalted, 1/2 stick |
| 3 tablespoons | Irish Whiskey | None |
| 4 ounces | Semisweet Chocolate | Coarsely chopped |
| 2 ounces | Unsweetened Chocolate | None |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla Extract | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Simmer the Base
- In a small saucepan, heat the 3/4 cup whipping cream, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup unsalted butter over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Thicken and Infuse
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it has slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the 3 tablespoons Irish whiskey and simmer for 4 more minutes until well integrated.
Step 3: Melt and Smooth
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add the 4 ounces coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate, 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Mix until the sauce is completely smooth, glossy, and fragrant.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This sauce can be prepared one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then rewarm gently over low heat before serving.
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