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[[file:Tempus-Fugit-Creme-de-Cacao.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Tempus Fugit Creme de Cacao]]French [[liqueur]]. | [[file:Tempus-Fugit-Creme-de-Cacao.jpg|thumb|100px|right|Tempus Fugit Creme de Cacao]]French [[liqueur]]. | ||
From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate_liqueur#Cr.C3.A8me_de_cacao Wikipedia]: | |||
Crème de cacao may be either clear or a dark caramel color, which is often labeled "dark crème de cacao". The French word "crème" refers to the creamy texture of this very sweet [[liqueur]], but there is no actual dairy cream in it. | |||
Cacao plus vanilla beans and spices. Rich deep chocolate flavor. Brown or colorless. "Chouao" is the generic name for Venezuelan cacao beans. | Cacao plus vanilla beans and spices. Rich deep chocolate flavor. Brown or colorless. "Chouao" is the generic name for Venezuelan cacao beans. | ||
The [[alcohol]] content of crème de cacao varies, but 20% to 25% [[ABV]] (40–50 [[proof]]) is common. | |||
[[Category:Liqueur]] | [[Category:Liqueur]] | ||
[[Category:Spirits]] | [[Category:Spirits]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 00:41, 15 September 2017
French liqueur.
From Wikipedia:
Crème de cacao may be either clear or a dark caramel color, which is often labeled "dark crème de cacao". The French word "crème" refers to the creamy texture of this very sweet liqueur, but there is no actual dairy cream in it.
Cacao plus vanilla beans and spices. Rich deep chocolate flavor. Brown or colorless. "Chouao" is the generic name for Venezuelan cacao beans.
The alcohol content of crème de cacao varies, but 20% to 25% ABV (40–50 proof) is common.