Anne Bailey's Chocolate Omelette

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   Preheat over to 325F.

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   Melt butter in a 10-inch non-stick skillet with an oven-proof handle and set aside.

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   Melt chocolate in a small, heavy saucepan, stirring frequently over very low heat.

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   Remove from heat; set aside to cool.

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   While chocolate is cooling, beat egg whites in a large, grease-free bowl until frothy.

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   Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar.

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   Continue to beat until soft peaks form.

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   Mix sour cream, egg yolks and liqueur in a small bowl.

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   Stir into cooled chocolate mixture until well blended.

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    Gently fold this mixture into the beaten eggs whites until no streaks of white reamin.

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    Scrape into prepared skillet, spreading gently to cover the bottom of the pan.

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    Place pan over low heat and cook without stirring or otherwise disturbing for 5 minutes.

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    Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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    While omelet is baking, place chocolate and cream in a small heavy saucepan.

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    Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted.

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    Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

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    Stir in liqueur just before serving.

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    Remove omelette from oven and loosen around the edge with a small knife.

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    Place a serving platter over the skillet and invert the omelet onto the platter.

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    Sprinkle generously with confectioner's sugar.

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    Serve warm, cut into wedges, with chocolate sauce.

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    Or chill both omelette and sauce and serve later.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.