Chocolate Bavarian Creams

1. 1

   Lightly oil four 6 oz (180ml) ramekins.

2. 2

   Heat the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it simmers.

3. 3

   Whisk the sugar and egg yolks together, and add a little of the hot milk.

4. 4

   Stir the egg mixture into the saucepan.

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   Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard is thick enough to coat the spoon (185F /85C on an instant-read thermometer).

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   Do not boil.

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   Strain through a wire sieve into a bowl.

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   Add the chocolate, let stand a few minutes, then stir until melted.

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   Sprinkle the gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water in a small heatproof bowl.

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    Let stand 5 minutes, until spongy.

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    Place the bowl in a small frying pan of very hot water and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.

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    Stir into the chocolate mixture.

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    Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until cool and on the verge of setting.

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    Lightly whip the cream just until soft peaks form.

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    Do not overbeat.

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    Fold the cream into the chocolate mixture and pour into the ramekins.

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    Cover each with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.

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    Dip each ramekin very briefly in very hot water and invert creams onto plates.

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    Garnish with whipped cream and grated chocolate and serve chilled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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