Ingredients:
8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup water, divided
2 tablespoons butter ( no substitutes)
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cups whipping cream, whipped
Directions:
In a microwave or a double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted.
Cool for 10 minutes.
In a small heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar and remaining water.
Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 160 F, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate mixture.
Set saucepan in ice and stir until cooled, about 5-10 minutes.
Fold in whipped cream.
Spoon into dessert dishes.
Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 30 min.