Chocolate Marquise
Preparation Time: 5 minutes + 2-3 hours Cooling Time
Cooking Time: less than 15 minutes
Cost: very reasonable
Difficulty: easy

Ingredients for 10-12 people

1 pound semi-sweet dark chocolate
1 pound unsalted butter
1 cup milk
6 eggs
1/2 cup sugar

Break chocolate into small pieces and melt gently in a covered bain-marie;
In a saucepan, bring milk and sugar to a boil; pour the mixture over
melted chocolate;
Separate the yolks and whites of 6 eggs; beat the whites until they become
light and fluffy;
Incorporate egg yolks to chocolate mixture one by one;
Add egg whites and whisk; add butter and whisk again;
Spoon the mixture into charlotte mould or individual ramequins;
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Service
warm charlotte mould in hot water before unmoulding;
garnish with whipped cream and petits fours.

Jenn in Middle Missouri

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