The beauty of this dessert is that it is so smooth, silky and rich. If you want to lighten the texture into more of a mousse then follow the recipe but fold in 2 stiffly whipped egg whites. Small servings are the key – I use espresso cups as this is the ideal size. Chocolate pots are brilliant for dinner parties as you can make them up the day before and then stick them in the fridge until needed. The chocolate pots are ideal served with my orange and polenta biscuits.
| Total: | 1 hr 20 min |
| Prep: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 pint heavy cream
- 7 ounces semisweet chocolate, best quality
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons brandy, best quality
- 3/4 ounces butter
Instructions
- In a thick-bottomed pot, heat the cream until near boiling. Remove and set aside for 1 minute before adding chocolate. Stir in until melted and smooth. Once melted, stir in egg yolks and brandy. Cool slightly, add butter and stir until smooth and shiny. Pour into individual serving pots.
- PS. Sometimes if you add the butter when the chocolate isn’t cool enough it will make the chocolate look as if it has split. To rectify this allow the mixture to cool a little longer before stirring in some cold milk, a little at a time, until you have a smooth consistency again.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 533 |
| Total Fat | 44 g |
| Saturated Fat | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 29 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Cholesterol | 185 mg |
| Sodium | 33 mg |
Reviews
This recipe is fabulous. It is so easy to prepare, but tastes like it took a lot longer. My neighbor and I have both made it using different liquors, and each one has been great. A definate keeper for all chocolate lovers!
This recipe was very easy and quick to make. I only gave it 3 stars because I used a good quality chocolate and the end result was very bitter. I will make this again – but incorporate sugar to taste. I also made this more of a mousse, using Jamie’s suggestion about the egg whites: the resulting texture was fantastic!
Very good
An easy but elegant dessert. Definitely a favorite of chocolate lovers like me!