Description
A silky French dessert that combines the richness of dark chocolate and cream for a truly indulgent experience.
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.
- Gradually pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens slightly.
- Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into the melted chocolate and stir to combine.
- Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.
- Serve as a dessert or use in other recipes.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Store in the fridge covered for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 220mg