Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 cup whipping cream, whipped
  • whipped cream (additional)
  • toasted almond

Method

  • Melt chocolate over very low heat and let cool slightly.
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to boil, stirring,until sugar is dissolved.
  • Beat eggs on medium speed and gradually add chocolate into eggs; stir in liqueur and coffee granules.
  • While beating at medium speed, slowly pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg mixture and beat until well blended.
  • Fold in the whipped cream- takes some time to incorporate.
  • Chill, covered, for at least two hours or overnight.
  • Spoon into 4 parfait dishes.
  • Add additional whipped cream (and toasted almonds if desired).