Cocoa Fudge
Book: Julie
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Meal Type: Desserts
Serves: 8
Ingredients
8 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup heavy cream
Few grains kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan. Whisk in the sugar and cocoa. Whisk in the cream and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium low heat, whisking often. Allow to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened somewhat. Remove from heat, add the vanilla and strain though a fine sieve. Cool and serve at room temperature. This can be made up to 1 week ahead of time. It can also be frozen.
Add 4-8 oz. cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar for frosting.