18 January 2012

Becoming an Expert: Chocolate

Each student in e's class had to choose a topic and become an expert. He choose chocolate. Have I mentioned how much I love that boy? He worked with a friend and together they have a fantastic presentation. PowerPoint, props and cups of chocolate for each of their friends to taste. Perfect!

He asked me if I could make the chocolate sauce I made this weekend, but because of health regulations, I wasn't able to do so. Sad that it's a necessary regulation in public schools. He decided that sharing the recipe would be a nice addition to the chocolate samples they were passing out to their classmates. 

If we are google+ pals, then you have it already, but if you do not, here you go:

Hot Fudge Sauce
~ ‘becca Nimrod, Elliott’s momma

Ingredients:
1 1/3 C Cane Sugar
2/3 C Cocoa Powder
½ C Water
1 12 ounce can of Evaporated Milk
4 T Butter (do not use margarine)
1 T Vanilla (Madagascar is the best)
1 t Roasted Cinnamon

Method:
In a large sauce pan, combine sugar and cocoa with a whisk. Turn on the burner and slowly add the water – continue to whisk. Bring to a boil. While whisking, add evaporated milk until well mixed. Bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the boil to remain for 5 minutes. A constant stir is not necessary, but a watchful eye and occasional stir is a must. Will bubble with the boil and can easily boil over. When the 5 minutes have passed, stir the butter and vanilla into the mix. When the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, turn off the heat.

Grab your favorite ice cream bowl, scoop in vanilla bean ice cream and pour hot fudge sauce on top (sprinkle with Fleur De Sel).  It is also delicious drizzled over berries and bananas & pound cake. If you have any left over, place it in a glass jar and refrigerate. The next morning…add a scoop to your coffee or drizzle over pancakes or in the afternoon as a spoonful of YUM as a pick me up. This recipe has been modified from one passed down from my momma. I have played with it and the recipe I’m sharing is a Nimrod favorite. We certainly hope you and yours enjoy!

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