Bittersweet Chocolate-Bourbon Pops

Dark chocolate and bourbon make for a truly decadent frozen treat. Since the bourbon doesn't get cooked, it's worth splurging on the high-end stuff.


Bittersweet Chocolate-Bourbon Pops


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Servings: Yields 8 pops
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 3-1/2  ounces  bittersweet chocolate (70% to 72%), choppedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  Dutch-processed cocoa powderOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  table saltOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  good-quality bourbon (like Knob Creek)On Sale

Directions
1.
Put the sugar, chocolate, cocoa powder, salt, and 2 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Transfer to a 4-cup glass measure (or any container with a spout for easy pouring). Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2.
Stir in the bourbon and divide the mixture among eight 3-ounce pop molds or wax-lined paper cups. Freeze until just set, about 3 hours. Insert craft sticks and freeze until completely set, about 4 hours more. When ready to serve, unmold or peel off the paper cups.

Make Ahead:
The pops can be frozen for up to 3 days.

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