Decadent Chocolate Cups with Whipped Cream

Source: Rachael Ray

Elegant with no little work. These are a bit rich in flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbls. white sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 c. semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbls. hazelnut liqueur, dark rum, amaretto, bailey’s Irish cream or crème de mint liqueur (your preference)
  • 1/2 c. whipping cream
  • 1 Tbls. powdered sugar

Instructions

Heat milk in small sauce pan over moderate heat until it comes to a boil.

In blender or food processor combine egg, sugar, salt, chocolate chips and liqueur. Run processor or turn blender to low setting. Pour in boiling milk in a slow stream. The hot milk will cook the egg and melt the chocolate. Process for 1 minute until smooth.

Spoon chocolate into 4 demitasse cups or other 1/2 cup glass dishes or wine/martini glasses.

When ready to serve, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add 1 Tbls. of powdered sugar and beat to combine.

Top each chocolate cup with a dollop of cream.

Yields 4 half-cup servings. If you want larger portions, double this recipe.

NOTE: These need to chill several hours to set before serving.