Everyone enjoys a good sweet treat, and chocolate pudding has a well-deserved reputation as the greatest of its kind. Making and serving a smooth chocolate dessert is a breeze, and it’s sure to be a hit with your guests, particularly if you serve it in some fancy stemware. These chocolate dessert cups are ready in about twenty minutes and may be kept chilled in the fridge until serving. It works well for summertime barbecues and dinner gatherings.
Chocolate dessert cups suggestions
A double boiler is a useful tool for melting chocolate without causing any lumps to form. The addition of coffee enhances the chocolate flavour of chocolate pudding. Make sure the egg yolks and rum mixture doesn’t scramble by adding the chocolate a spoonful at a time as it heats. In a glass or cup, top with whipped cream, ice cream, and shaved chocolate.
In terms of impressing guests, a simple dessert may do wonders. You have to try these chocolate dessert cups with whipped cream and crushed nuts this summer.
Chocolate dessert cups recipe
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Global
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
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170g plain chocolate
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15g butter
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3 eggs
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1 tbsp. rum (optional)
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1 tbsp. coffee essence
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chocolate curls to decorate
Method
- Put the chocolate and butter in a bowl placed over a pan of hot, not boiling, water. Leave to dissolve, stirring constantly.
- When the chocolate is completely melted remove it from the heat and beat in the egg yolks, rum if used, and coffee essence. First add a tablespoon or 2 of the chocolate into the egg mixture and get it to the same temperature so that the eggs don’t scramble.
- Whisk the egg whites stiffly then fold them into the mixture.
- Pour into 4 small cups or glasses and leave in a cool place until set.
- Just before serving, top each with a few chocolate curls.