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Dulce de Leche Ice Cream with Fresh Strawberries and Mexican Chocolate Sauce

By Jill Silverman Hough

3.7

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Dulce de Leche Ice Cream with Fresh Strawberries and Mexican Chocolate SauceAmy Neunsinger

Cinnamon and a dash of cayenne give the sauce a south-of-the-border vibe.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pints dulce de leche ice cream
4 cups fresh strawberries (about 1 pound), hulled, quartered

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place first 4 ingredients in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water; stir until smooth.

    Step 2

    Divide ice cream among 6 bowls. Sprinkle berries over. Spoon warm or room-temperature sauce over.

TagsIce CreamFrozen DessertDessertChocolateCinnamonHerbs & SpicesStrawberryBerryFruitQuickEasyBon Appétit
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