This dessert is sure to be a favorite! It is the perfect addition to any holiday menu.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
Directions:
- Break up or chop the chocolate into small pieces and set aside with butter.
- In a small saucepan, add egg yolks, water and salt. Cook over medium-low heat whisking constantly until mixture is thick, foamy and hot to the touch.
- Once the yolk mixture is thick and hot, add chocolate and butter. Whisk until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and let rest a few minutes.
- While the chocolate mixture cools, beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Transfer about one-third of the chocolate mixture into whipped cream and fold with a spatula until almost incorporated.
- Fold in remaining chocolate, keeping as much air in the mixture as possible.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, or individual serving dishes; cover and chill at least one hour or until ready to serve.
Optional: garnish with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, toasted nuts or berries.
