Chocolate Cream

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For zaar world tour 5. This is from the avon international cookbook and is a dessert from spain. As a chocoholic i don't care where it comes from as long as it has loads of chocolate. By the way, this is very good! Chill time is not included in the cooking time.

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Steps

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In a small saucepan melt together chocolate and butter or margarine over low heat , stirring constantly.

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Gradually stir half the hot chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolks.

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Return all to saucepan.

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Cook and stir over low heat another 2 minutes or till glossy.

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Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.

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Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

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Gradually add sugar , beating until stiff peaks form.

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Fold a small amount of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten.

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Fold chocolate mixture into remaining egg whites.

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Spoon mixture dessert glasses , using 1 / 4 cup mixture for each glass.

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Cover.

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Chill several hours or overnight.

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Garnish with chopped orange peel or whipped cream , if desired.

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Ingredients

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sweet baking chocolate, butter, egg yolks, egg whites, sugar, orange peel, whipped cream