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Combine the cream and milk in a heavy bottom, 2 quart saucepan.
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Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.
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Bring the water in a double boiler to a simmer.
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Place the chocolate in the top half and stir with a rubber spatula until melted.
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Whisk the egg yolks into the melted chocolate.
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Slowly pour the boiling cream mixture into the chocolate, whisking constantly.
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Bring to a temperature of 160 degrees, about 3 1/2 to 4 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and transfer to a stainless steel bowl.
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Cool in an ice bath, stirring constantly with a wire whisk to a temperature of 90 degrees F., about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Evenly divide the mixture into 8 small pot de creme forms or glass custard cups.
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Cover each with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to set before serving.
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Spoon the sauce over the top of each pot de creme and serve with the Florentines.
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Remove the seeds from 2 pomegranates and set aside.
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Remove the seeds from the other 2 pomegranates and place in a small saucepan with the sugar and water.
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Bring to a boil.
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Boil until all of the seeds burst and the mixture begins to thicken, about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, strain and allow to cool.
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Stir in the whole pomegranate seeds.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
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Add the egg and beat until incorporated.
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Add the vanilla, baking soda and salt and beat until smooth.
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In a food processor or blender, combine the oats and pecan pieces and pulse several times to grind.
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Add this to the creamed mixture and beat until incorporated.
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The dough will be stiff and sticky.
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Drop by the teaspoonful, about 3 inches apart, onto the prepared pan.
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Flatten the dough slightly with your fingertips.
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Bake for 6 minutes until lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and carefully roll the cookies into cylinder shapes-like a cookie cigar while they are still hot.
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Cool completely on wire racks.
