Description
A rich, velvety chocolate dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate
- 300ml heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- 50g sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
- Combine cream, milk, and vanilla in a separate saucepan. Heat until just about to boil.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl until pale.
- Pour the hot cream mixture gradually into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens slightly.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into the melted chocolate and stir to combine.
- Cool it to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.
- Serve as a dessert or use in other recipes.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor. Allow the mixture to cool gradually for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg