Desserts Recipes - Chocolate Brandy Cream Recipe

Ingredients

SERVES 4

• 175g/6oz plain chocolate (broken into pieces)

• 300ml/1/2pt whipping cream

• 2 tablespoons brandy

• 1 teaspoon coffee essence

• 1 egg white

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Method:

1. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water and leave to melt slowly, stirring occasionally. Leave to cool slightly.

2. Pour the cream into a small bowl and whip until soft peaks form.

3. Gently stir the brandy and coffee essence into the chocolate. Mix together gently until blended, then fold in the whipped cream with a metal spoon.

4. Briskly whisk the egg white in a small bowl until stiff, then fold in the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon.

5. Mix gently. Spoon into 4 tall glasses and chill for at least 2 hours.