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Chocolate Espresso Creme Brulee

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Source: Elegantly Easy Crème Brulee and Other Custard Desserts
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Yield:  Serves 6
For this recipe I suggest using espresso coffee-bean candies as a garnish, for an interesting (and literal) presentation.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate

6 egg yolks
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the caramelized tops)
espresso coffee-bean candies, for garnish
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DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Combine cream and espresso powder in a heavy, medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, whisking to dissolve espresso powder. Remove from heat. Break up chocolate and add to hot cream mixture, whisking until smooth. Set aside.

Whisk yolks, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended. Gradually whisk in chocolate mixture. Strain into a clean bowl, skimming off any foam or bubbles.

Divide mixture among 6 ramekins or custard cups. Place in a water bath, and bake until set around the edges, but still loose in the center, about 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven and leave in the water bath until cooled. Remove cups from water bath.

These custards can be served warm or chilled. To chill, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days. When ready to serve, sprinkle about 2 teaspoons sugar over each custard. For best result, use a small handheld torch to melt the sugar. If you don't have a torch, place under the broiler until the sugar melts.

To serve warm, dry off bottoms of ramekins as soon as you remove them from the hot water bath, and present them plain. If desired, top warm creme brulee with a generous dollop of freshly-whipped cream, or serve with vanilla ice cream.

Garnish with a sprinkling of coffee-bean candies.

Recipe reprinted by permission of Renaissance Books. All rights reserved.
Date Added: 01/01/2008
Nutrition Facts per Serving
Yield: Serves 6
Calories:503 Fat. Total:41g Carbohydrates, Total:33g
Cholesterol:321mg Sodium:43mg Protein:6g
Fiber:0g % Cal. from Fat:73% Fat, Saturated:0g
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