Have no time to plan an extravagant Mexican meal for Cinco de Mayo? No matter. I've got the perfect menu for a delicious dinner that's easy to put together — complete with a decadent dessert. Ice cream sundaes are ideal because they're fast and guests can help with the assemblage. This recipe expertly employs three simple flavors — ripe strawberries, creamy dulce de leche, and rich Mexican chocolate — to create one stunning dessert. Don't hesitate to get creative, the spicy chocolate sauce is scrumptious slathered over any combination of ice cream and berries. Learn the technique and read more.
From Bon Appétit
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
Directions
- Place first 4 ingredients in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water; stir until smooth.
- Divide ice cream among 6 bowls. Sprinkle berries over. Spoon warm or room-temperature sauce over.
Serves 6.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs
Just got an email from my local strawberry stand and they open manana....perfect timing for this weekend's dessert!
1Ok.. i love yum sugar.. but only an idiot would need this instruction. I mean.. hellooo?? Divide ice cream among 6 bowls..REALLY? Before i read this i would have thrown it at my guests.
2Lets have some real recipes please!
OoOOoooo yum!
3i like the idea of a really quick but classy looking dessert...thanx yum!
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