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Ingredients

  • 1 c. light cream
  • 1 (4 oz.) pkg. German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 3 beaten egg yolks
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • whipped cream (optional)

Method

  • In a heavy small saucepan, combine light cream, chocolate and sugar.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat about 10 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil and thickens.
  • Gradually stir about half of the hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; return yolk mixture to saucepan.
  • Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour into 4 or 6 pot de creme cups or small dessert dishes.
  • Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
  • Makes 4 to 6 servings.