Almond Chocolate Creme Brulee Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 c. Heavy Cream
• 8 x Egg Yolks
• 1 c. Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 c. Unsweetened Cocoa Pwdr - firmly packed
• 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
• 3 ounce Bittersweet Chocolate -- melted
• 1/2 c. Almonds -- sliced
• 1/4 c. ( 4 Tsp) Brown Sugar

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat cream till bubbles start to create around edges of pan.
2. In a large saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cocoa.
3. Slowly add in warm cream to yolk mix, whisking constantly.
4. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 mins, or possibly till mix thickens.
5. Temperature should be approximately 1750 to 1800F on a candy thermometer.
6. Don't boil.
7. Remove from heat and add in bittersweet chocolate; stir to blend well.
8. Divide mix proportionately among 8 ovenproof 1/2-c. custard or possibly souffle dishes.
9. Sprinkle almonds over top, dividing proportionately.
10. Cover and chill 6 hrs or possibly overnight.
11. One hour before serving, place all dishes in freezer.
12. Just before serving, preheat boiler.
13. Sprinkle top of each creme brulee with 2 tsp brown sugar.
14. Place dishes under broiler 5 to 6 inches from heat and broil 1 1/2 to 2 mins, just to caramelize sugar.
15. Watch carefully since brown sugar burns easily.
16. Serve immediately.
17. Any leftover creme brulee can be kept in refrigerator and eaten with a day.
18. NOTES: Any bittersweet chocolate creme brulee is heavenly.
19. You must be certain to freeze for at least 1 hour before broiling to caramelize the brown sugar.
20. Preparation Time:0:25