Creamy Chocolate Celestechocolate, desserts 1 pkg semisweet chocolate; 8 squares, 1 oz each 1 square unsweetened chocolate 1 oz 2 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 tablespoon strong coffee 1 few grains salt 2 eggs; separated 1 tablespoon brandy 2 cup whipping cream 1 *********garnish*********** 1 whipped cream (optional) 1 chocolate; shaved (optional) 1 walnuts; chopped (optional) Melt chocolates with the butter over hot, not boiling, water, stirring to blend until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in coffee, salt, egg yolks, and brandy. Cool slightly. Beat egg whites stiff; fold into chocolate mixture slowly but thoroughly. Whip cream until it mounds softly but is not stiff. Fold in until a marbled effect is obtained. Spoon into 8 dessert dishes, mounding high. Chill several hours. If desired, garnish with small swirls of additional whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and a sprinkle of finely chopped walnuts. Makes 8 servings. Source: Parade Cookbook. Shared and MM by Judi M. Phelps. jphelps@shell.portal.com or jphelps@best.com |
