CHOCOLATE POTS

CHOCOLATE POTS (best dessert EVER!)

(Serves 4)

150 ml  cream

150 m   milk

Vanilla seeds

3             egg yolks

60 g        castor sugar

200 g     dark chocolate, chopped (use 70%)

Black cherries OR use dollops of crème fraiche and choc malt balls on top of desserts

Cacao for dusting

METHOD:

• Combine the cream, milk and vanilla in a saucepan and place on medium heat – bring to a simmer
• Beat together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick
• Add the hot cream to the egg yolks, mix well and return to the saucepan
• Stir continuously (with a whisk) until the mixture coats the back of a spoon (be careful not to overcook)
• Remove from the heat and add the chocolate.  Stir very well until the chocolate has melted
• Pour the chocolate mixture into 4 jars (150 ml)
• Refrigerate until completely chilled and set.
• Serve topped with black cherries and a generous dusting of cacao powder OR with dollops of crème fraice and some chocolate malt balls