LUSCIOUS CHOCOLATE ICING

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Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Coffee     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Easter     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Frozen Dessert     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons hot espresso or very strong coffee
8 ounces semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped

Steps:

  • Heat cream in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges of pan. Stir in hot espresso. Place chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Add hot cream mixture; let stand for 1 minute, then stir until icing is melted and smooth. DO AHEAD: Icing can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool completely at room temperature, then cover and chill. Rewarm icing slightly before using.

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