Chocolate Dessert Cups Recipe

You will need.....       6 oz. plain chocolate

                               1/2 oz. butter

                               3 eggs

                               1 tablespoon rum (optional)

                               1 tablespoon coffee essence

Preparation Time      chocolate curls to decorate

15 minutes                

 

Cooking time

5 minutes

                           

Put the chocolate and butter in a bowl placed over a pan of hot, not boiling, water. Leave to dissolve, stirring constantly.

 

When the chocolate is completely melted remove it from the heat and beat in the egg yolks, rum if used, coffee essence. Whisk the egg whites stiffly then fold them into the mixture. Pour into 4 small cups or glasses and leave in a cool place until set.

 

Just before serving top each with a few chocolates curls.

Serves 4

 

Quick Tip

 

Coffee cups for mousses and creams - choose small demitasse size cups for serving chocolates, coffee or caramel flavors. They look smart and are indeed different. Biscuits to go with these are ideally served alongside in saucer.

 

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