Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, plus 1/4 pound (1 stick)
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons
- 6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon nut-flavored liqueur
- 1/2 pint fresh raspberries
- 4 sprigs mint
- Sweetened cocoa, as garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Grease and flour 4 (6-ounce) ramekins or baking dishes with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of flour in each, tapping out the excess flour. Set on a baking sheet.
In a double boiler, or a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the remaining 1/4 pound of butter with the chocolate, cream, and powdered sugar, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt until thick ribbons form, about 3 minutes. Sift 2 tablespoons flour into the egg mixture and fold together. Fold the chocolate into the egg mixture. Divide among the prepared dishes and bake until the sides of the cake are set and the tops are puffed but still soft, about 12 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the ramekins for 2 minutes, then unmold onto dessert plates.
Meanwhile, in a bowl whip the cream until beginning to form soft peaks. Add the sugar and nut liqueur and beat until stiff peaks start to form. Spoon a dollop of the whipped cream on each unmolded cake, and garnish each plate with raspberries and a sprig of mint. Sprinkle cocoa over the cakes, and serve.
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By Renee0510
Montgomery, TX
on December 21, 2012
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I have made this over and over for holidays and dinner parties and it is always a crowd pleaser. Where other desserts sound great but fail miserably, this go-to dessert turns out successful every time and everyone loves it. Super easy and delish!
By UrmiPT
on October 12, 2012
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This dessert is amazing. We've come back to this so many times. It's fun for the kids to help make, they LOVE this yummy treat, and my husband and I love to indulge in this dessert after our babies go to bed. Pretty romantic stuff! A++++
By suzydw1
on May 08, 2012
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This is amazing! It was not too sweet, perfectly chocolaty, and quick and easy to make. Definitely a keeper! Chocolate Heaven on a spoon...
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