Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle or cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon butter
- Häagen-Dazs Dulce de Leche All Natural Ice Cream
- Chocolate garnish
Directions
Heat cream to a low simmer in a small saucepan or bowl in microwave. Add 2 ounces of the chocolate and let stand 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly. (Pour into a squeeze bottle if desired.) Place remaining chocolate in small plastic bag. Microwave 45 to 60 seconds on high until chocolate is softened; knead with fingers until smooth. Snip 1/8 inch off one corner of bag. Spread a piece of wax paper on a baking sheet. Squeeze chocolate from bag into 2-inch decorative shapes. Let stand until firm or place in refrigerator for a few minutes. Gently lift from paper.
Hot Spiced Nuts: Combine salt, chipotle or cayenne and sugar in a small bowl. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and spice mix, stir until nuts are evenly coated. Stir frequently over medium heat until lightly toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. To serve, drizzle four plates or bowls with about 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce. (Remaining sauce can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks.) Place a scoop of Dulce de Leche ice cream over chocolate. Top with spiced nuts and chocolate garnish.
