Coffee Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Coffee Sauce

Recipe By : The Complete Coffee Book by Sara Perry
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:10
Categories : Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
1 2/3 cups extra strong coffee -- at room temperature
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 teaspoon salt

Note: If you would like to serve this sauce chilled, omit butter and refrigerat
e after sauce has thickened.

In a heavy skillet, melt the sugar slowly, stirring often, until the sugar is a
light amber color, about 5 minutes. Slowly add 1 1/3 cups of the coffee, stir
ring constantly. Be prepared for a lot of steam.
In a small bowl, blend the cornstarch and the remaining 1/3 cup of coffee until
smooth. Stir the mixture into the hot coffee-sugar mixture. Continue cooking
over low heat and stir until the sauce boils and thickens, about 8 to 10 minut
es. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and salt until blended. Serve war
m over ice cream.

Reprinted in The Sacramento Bee 8/27/97.

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