Joanne Harris, Fran Warde

Chocolate Pot

Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      25 min

Appears in
The French Kitchen: A Cookbook
The French Kitchen

By Joanne Harris and Fran Warde

Published 2002

  • About

This is pure indulgence of the highest order. Try adding finely grated orange zest, or a dash of brandy, whisky or Kahlua, to make your own personal pot.

Ingredients

  • 250 g dark chocolate (70 per cent cocoa)
  • 750 ml double cream
  • 6

Method

Break the chocolate into small pieces and put in a heatproof bowl. Place in a bain-marie (over a saucepan of simmering water) until almost melted. Heat the cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then add to the melted chocolate and blend until a smooth thick sauce has formed.

Pour into small ramekins or glasses, and leave to chill in the fridge overnight. Garnish with a chocolate scr