*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Coffee Sauce

Recipe By     : The Complete Coffee Book by Sara Perry
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:10
Categories    : Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Sugar
   1 2/3  c             Extra strong coffee --
                        - at room temperature
   2      tb            Corn starch
   2      tb            Unsalted butter
     1/3  ts            Salt

Note:

If you would like to serve this sauce chilled, omit butter and
refrigerate after sauce has thickened.

In a heavy skillet, melt the sugar slowly, stirring often, until the
sugar is a light amber color, about 5 minutes. Slowly add 1-1/3 cups
of the coffee, stirring constantly. Be prepared for a lot of steam.

In a small bowl, blend the cornstarch and the remaining 1/3 cup of
coffee until smooth. Stir the mixture into the hot coffee-sugar
mixture. Continue cooking over low heat and stir until the sauce
boils and thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir
in the butter and salt until blended. Serve warm over ice cream.

Reprinted in The Sacramento Bee 8/27/97


                   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -