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*Can be found in most well-stocked natural foods or health
food stores . Xanthan gum is a naturally derived stabilizer that
is produced from the fermentation of corn syrup . Often used in
baking breads, xanthan gum will help stabilize marinades,
vinaigrettes and salad dressings and prevent them from
separating . It is an optional ingredient .
Nutritional information per 2 tablespoons:
Calories 94 (42% per serving) • carb. 13g • pro. 1g • fat 5g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 338mg • calc. 89mg • fiber 0g
DESSERTS/DESSERT SAUCES
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Makes 8 servings
3
cups heavy cream
8
ounces semisweet chocolate morsels or
chocolate chunks (½-inch)
2
tablespoons granulated sugar
1
teaspoon instant espresso powder
7
large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2
teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Have ready eight 5-ounce ramekins or pots de crème dishes .
Place in a 13x9x3-inch pan . Bring 4 cups of water to a boil;
keep hot and reserve . Arrange rack in center of oven . Preheat
oven to 325°F .
Place heavy cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over
medium heat – do not boil .
Place the chocolate morsels/chunks, granulated sugar, and
espresso powder in the blender jar . Pulse on Chop 10 to 15
times to chop the chocolate somewhat finely .
Add the egg yolks and blend for 20 seconds on Mix .
With the blender running on Purée, add the hot heavy cream
through the pour lid in a slow steady stream and blend until
chocolate is completely melted, about 45 seconds .
Spoon off foam and discard (may also put in a fat separator
and pour off liquid until just foam remains) . Stir in vanilla .
Pour equal amounts of the chocolate mixture into each of the
ramekins . Place pan in oven and add hot water to reach
halfway up the sides of the ramekins . Bake in preheated 325°F
oven for 55 to 60 minutes . Edges will be set, centers may still
be slightly jiggly .
Transfer ramekins to a rack to cool completely, uncovered,
about 1 hour . (They will set as they cool .) Serve warm, or chill,
covered, until cold, at least 3 hours . Chocolate Pots de Crème
may be garnished with freshly whipped cream and/or
chocolate curls .
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 510 (80% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 4g • fat 46g • sat. fat 26g
• chol. 308mg • sod. 40mg • calc. 79mg • fiber 4g
