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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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup
    granulated sugar
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  • 3-1/2 ounces
    bittersweet chocolate (70% to 72%), chopped
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  • 2 tablespoons
    Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    table salt
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  • 2 tablespoons
    good-quality bourbon (like Knob Creek)
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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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