Chocolate Creme Brulee, S'mores Style

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   Heat the quart of heavy cream in a double boiler.

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   Add 1/4 cup of the sugar.

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   Whisk over heat till mixture reaches 150.

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   Add chocolate chips and continue whisking until chocolate melts.and keep on a low heat.

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   Place the nine yolks in a mixing bowl and add remaining sugar (1/4 cup).

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   Whisk eggs and sugar together.

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   Begin adding the cream/chocolate mixture ( a little at a time) into the egg yolks.

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   Do not add all at once as you don't want scrambled eggs, do you?

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   You really need to temper the eggs if you want a smooth custard.

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    Continue adding until all ingredients are well incorporated.

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    Strain the mixture into another mixing bowl to make sure there are no bits of scrambled egg in the mixture.

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    Refrigerate overnight.

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    This extra time in the fridge ensures a creamy texture for the creme brulee.

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    After the mixture has chilled overnight, ladle into 5-oz ramekins, filling to just below the rim.

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    Place in a 9x13 baking pan and fill the bottom of the pan with about an inch of hot water.

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    The water will ensure a nice, even baking.

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    Place the pan in a preheated 300 oven and bake for about an hour, until the custards are film on top.

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    Remove the desserts from the oven, drain off the water and place in the refrigerator for six hours.

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    Remove from the fridge after the six-hour period and blot off any moisture that might have accumulated on the surface of the custards.

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    Coat the top of each with brown sugar and using a gourmet's torch, brown and caramelize the sugar on top.

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    Add mini marshmallows and graham crackers.

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    Using the torch one more time, toast the marshmallows and serve right away.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.