Dark and Dense Chocolate Sorbet

Dark and Dense Chocolate Sorbet

2 c WATER

1 c SUGAR

1 c unsweetened COCOA POWDER

Combine water and sugar in a heavy saucepan over med heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Whisk in cocoa and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and pour through a fine strainer into a bowl. Chill in fridge for a couple of hours (if you can wait that long. Stir before poring into ice cream maker. Follow manufacturers directions.

This is a simple treat that yields outstanding results. The sorbet is somehow dense and almost creamy in texture, yet uses no dairy products!

For simple variations add 1/2 c toasted nuts to mixer during last half of batch freezing, add 1 tsp instant espresso along with cocoa powder, or add 1/2 tsp peppermint extract to cooled mixture before freezing.