Microwave Pots de Crème

INGREDIENTS

8 oz sweet baking chocolate

1 cup heavy cream

4 egg yolks

1 tsp vanilla extract

Whipped cream for garnish


INSTRUCTIONS 

Place chocolate in 1 quart glass bowl.


Microwave on high for 2 ½ -3 minutes, stirring once or twice.


Gradually add heavy cream, stirring until smooth.


Beat egg yolks with a whisk.


Gradually stir about a quarter of the chocolate mixture into the egg yolks, add to the remaining chocolate mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla.


Spoon mixture into small cordial glasses or something similar in size.


Refrigerate until well chilled.


Garnish with whipped cream.


Serves 4.

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