Creative Cooking Ideas

What You Need:

• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make It:

Place the chopped chocolate into a saucepan and place the pan over medium heat. Add the water, sugar, and whipping cream. Whisking constantly, bring the mixture to a steady boil. Boil gently for 1 minute then remove from the heat.

Stir in the vanilla until well blended. Cover the pan and chill 8 hours or overnight.

Place the mixture into the cylinder of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacture’s directions.

Ripen the sherbet for at least 4 hours.

Serves 12.

**This is a great dessert for any dinner party.  Place a scoop in a dessert bowl and top with fresh raspberries or  fresh strawberries.