Valentine Chocolate Fancy Cups
125g bittersweet chocolate
1 egg yolk
1 T butter, softened
1/2 cup whipping cream
12 to 24 chocolate cups
chocolate curls
>how to make<
*Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
*When the chocolate has almost melted, add the egg yolk and stir until the mixture is thick.
*Remove from the heat and let the chocolate mixture cool slightly.
*Stir in the softened butter and let the mixture cool until it reaches room temperature.
*Meanwhile, whip the cream with a beater or an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
*Cut and fold the cream into the cooled chocolate mixture.
*Fill the chocolate cups with the chocolate cream, and decorate with chocolate curls.
-makes 12 to 24 chocolate cups-
Labels: chocolate cups, chocolate curls, dark chocolate dessert recipe, Valentine chocolate recipe