The ultimate chocolate dessert delivers a deeply decadent experience, combining luxurious richness with irresistible textures and intense flavors that satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings. Imagine a dessert like Moelleux au Chocolat—essentially a large, melt-in-the-middle chocolate cake—warm from the oven with a gooey, dark chocolate center, turning fudgy and mousse-like if chilled. This type of treat is loved for its balance of velvety softness, dense chocolatey flavor, and a dramatic presentation that feels special at every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ teaspoon instant coffee
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Stir chocolate, instant coffee, and salt together in a medium bowl.
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Heat cream, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it just begins to simmer.
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Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate mixture; let sit for 1 minute.
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Whisk chocolate and cream mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, until combined.
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Pour mixture into four small espresso cups. Tap to remove any air bubbles. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
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Serve topped with grated chocolate, or add lightly whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
