Little Chocolate Cups - France

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Break up the chocolate into small pieces, and heat it with 2 tbs of milk in a bain-marie, or double boiler.

3. 3

   In a second saucepan, bring the rest of the milk to a boil with the vanilla bean that you have slit in half lengthwise.

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   While the milk is heating, whip up the egg yolks with the sugar until it lightens in color, then blend it in with the melted chocolate.

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   As soon as the milk begins to bubble, remove from the heat.

6. 6

   Lift out the vanilla, and slowly pour the milk onto the chocolate mixture.

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   Go slowly, whipping the chocolate mix as you pour.

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   Pour the chocolate mix through a strainer into 6 small ramekin dishes.

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   Place these in a shallow casserole, and fill with water to the halfway level of the ramekins.

10. 10

    Cover with aluminum foil and put into a 350F oven for 30 minutes.

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    When the time is up, remove the ramekins from the casserole and let cool for around 4 hours.

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    Serve with little cookies and/or with whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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