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Serves 7
Ingredients
- 8 (1-ounce) squares semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup water, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped
Timing
Preparation time
20 minutes
Waiting time
240
Total time
260
Preparation
- In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes.
- In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160*F (70*C), about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture. Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fold in whipped cream. Spoon into dessert dishes.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.