This is a very rich and delicious dessert and you won’t have to take any Vegas vacations to get it. You just make it right in your own kitchen.
4 (1 ounce) squares of unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of heavy cream
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. hot water
5 eggs – separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. cognac or coffee liqueur
Whipped cream (optional for topping)
Place the chocolate, sugar, cream and salt in the top of a double boiler. In the bottom of the double boiler bring water to boil and turn down until it simmers. Place the top part of the double boiler on the bottom part and heat while stirring occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the sugar is completely dissolved. This will take about 20 minutes. Add the hot water and heat, stirring until smooth and satiny. Beat in the egg yolks (1 at a time) and remove at once from the heat. Beat the egg whites to form soft peaks. Mix about 1/2 cup of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Lightly fold in the rest taking care not to break down the volume. Mix in the vanilla and cognac. Cover and chill for 12 hours before serving. Optional – top with dollops of whipped cream.
Makes 4 servings. About 445 calories per serving without the whipped cream.
