Chocolate creme brulee

Method

Chocolate creme brulee

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4.

2) In a medium sized saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the double cream, sugar, liqueur, and vanilla. When the mixture is warm add the cocoa powder and chocolate and whisk until blended.

3) Place the egg yolks in a large stainless steel bowl. Slowly whisk the eggs into the warm chocolate mixture, a little at a time. Strain and pour into individual porcelain ramekins.

4) Place the ramekins in a large baking tin. Pour enough hot water into the tin to come half way up the sides of the ramekins. Bake until firm in the centre, about 30 minutes.

5) Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool completely. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Dust with sugar and caramelise with a blow torch. Serve immediately.