Chocolate Sorbet
/INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 c. water
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of salt
3/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Combine 1 1/2 cups of the water with the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisking constantly, bring to a boil. Boil for about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large bowl.
Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Add vanilla and remaining water. Use a hand mixer to blend until frothy. Refrigerate until very cold, about 1 hour, then transfer bowl to freezer for 2 hours. Blend with hand mixer again until airy and transfer to freezer for another 2 hours. Blend with hand mixer one last time, then transfer to loaf pan and freeze until set, 1-2 hours.