This is an impressive but easy to make-ahead version of the classic French chocolate pot de creme. I've paired it with a quenelle of sweetened whipped cream to which a pinch of cracked or ground pink peppercorns has been added
Whether you serve this in a generous portioned coffee cup or in a demi-tasse cup, you'll enjoy this no cook recipe from Rachael Ray.
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Chocolate Pot de Creme with Sweetened Pink Peppercorn Whipped Cream - serves 8 demitasse portions
2/3 cup whole milk (or 2 tbsp whipping cream and enough 2% milk to equal 2/3 cup.
1 large (1/4 cup) egg
2 tbsp sugar
Pinch salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp hazelnut liqueur, orange liqueur or dark rum (optional)
1 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp coarsely cracked pink peppercorns*
* Place between two pieces of plastic wrap and crack with meat mallet or rolling pin
Heat milk in a small pan over moderate heat until it comes to a boil. A microwave works too.
In a blender (or food processor) combine egg, sugar, a pinch of salt, semisweet chips, and liqueur. Run the blender on a slow setting. (If you use a high setting, as I did, you'll get a lot of air bubbles in your mixture.) Pour the boiling milk in a slow stream through the vent in the lid while the blender is running. The hot milk will cook the egg and melt the chocolate. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture gently into 8 demitasse cups and chill. After dinner, beat the cream until soft peaks form. Add a little sugar and beat to combine. Stir in the pink peppercorns. Top the chocolate cups with a dollop of cream or pipe a flower on the top if you wish to be more elaborate.
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Place cups on saucers and serve with demitasse spoons.
The texture of the cooled pot du creme is similar to that of a mousse.
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NOTE: Make and refrigerate at least 4 hours before you intend to serve this. The day before is even better. This is a VERY rich tasting dessert so you want to serve small portions. Instead of the liqueur you could use strong coffee or espresso.