Recipe of Almond Chocolate Creme Brulee - Food Recipes

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Almond Chocolate Creme Brulee

Recipe By : 365 Great Chocolate Desserts - ISBN 0-06-016537-5
Serving Size : 8
Preparation Time :0:25
Categories : Chocolate

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

3 C Heavy Cream 8 Egg Yolks 1 C Granulated Sugar 1/2 C Unsweetened Cocoa Powder -- firmly packed 1/2 Tsp Almond Extract 3 Oz Bittersweet Chocolate -- melted 1/2 C Almonds -- sliced 1/4 C (+ 4 Tsp) Brown Sugar 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat cream until bubbles start to form around edges of pan. In a large saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cocoa. Slowly add hot cream to yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 mins, or until mixture thickens. Temperature should be approximately 175° to 180°F on a candy thermometer. Do not boil. Remove from heat and add bittersweet chocolate; stir to blend well. 2. Divide mixture evenly among 8 ovenproof 1/2-cup custard or souffle dishes. Sprinkle almonds over top, dividing evenly. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. One hour before serving, place all dishes in freezer. 3. Just before serving, preheat boiler. Sprinkle top of each creme brulee with 2 tsp brown sugar. Place dishes under broiler 5 to 6 inches from heat and broil 1 1/2 to 2 mins, just to caramelize sugar. Watch carefully since brown sugar burns easily. Serve immediately. Any leftover creme brulee can be kept in refrigerator and eaten with a day. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Any bittersweet chocolate creme brulee is heavenly. You must be certain to freeze for at least 1 hour before broiling to caramelize the brown sugar.