What's Valentine's day without a little chocolate?A little over a year ago, I saw Rachael Ray make this dessert and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since.
Pots de Creme are french style chocolate puddings that are usually baked, but this no-fuss version is just whipped up in the blender and then chilled.
I found RR’s original recipe to be a bit too sweet, so I replaced semi-sweet chocolate with bittersweet. Also, I love amaretto, so I used that instead of rum.
It’s really a great recipe, and is easily customizable to suit your taste. Plus, it’s super easy :) …
Pots de Creme are french style chocolate puddings that are usually baked, but this no-fuss version is just whipped up in the blender and then chilled.
I found RR’s original recipe to be a bit too sweet, so I replaced semi-sweet chocolate with bittersweet. Also, I love amaretto, so I used that instead of rum.
It’s really a great recipe, and is easily customizable to suit your taste. Plus, it’s super easy :) …
Chocolate Amaretto Pots de Creme
2/3 cup milk
1 egg (or ¼ cup egg beaters if you’re worried about the egg)
2 tbsp sugar
Pinch salt
1 cup (6 oz) bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp amaretto or 2 tsp almond extract*
Whipped cream for serving
*fresh raspberries go really well with the amaretto and chocolate flavors…but I skipped them this time since they’re out of season...
1. Heat the milk in a small pan over moderate heat until it comes to a boil.
2. In a blender or food processor combine the egg, sugar, a pinch of salt, chopped chocolate, and liqueur. Run the processor or turn on the blender to a low setting. Pour in the boiling milk in a slow stream. The hot milk will cook the egg and melt the chocolate. Process or blend for 1 minute, until smooth. Spoon chocolate into four 4 oz ramekins or espresso cups and chill until firm. (You can also divide it amongst two regular sized teacups).
Happy Valentine's Day!
Enjoy!
2/3 cup milk
1 egg (or ¼ cup egg beaters if you’re worried about the egg)
2 tbsp sugar
Pinch salt
1 cup (6 oz) bittersweet or dark chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp amaretto or 2 tsp almond extract*
Whipped cream for serving
*fresh raspberries go really well with the amaretto and chocolate flavors…but I skipped them this time since they’re out of season...
1. Heat the milk in a small pan over moderate heat until it comes to a boil.
2. In a blender or food processor combine the egg, sugar, a pinch of salt, chopped chocolate, and liqueur. Run the processor or turn on the blender to a low setting. Pour in the boiling milk in a slow stream. The hot milk will cook the egg and melt the chocolate. Process or blend for 1 minute, until smooth. Spoon chocolate into four 4 oz ramekins or espresso cups and chill until firm. (You can also divide it amongst two regular sized teacups).
Happy Valentine's Day!
Enjoy!
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