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Almond Chocolate Creme Brulee

Almond Chocolate Creme Brulee is built on Heavy Cream, Granulated Sugar, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Firmly Packed, Bittersweet Chocolate Melted, and Brown Sugar. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 3 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 3 oz
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat cream until bubbles start to form around edges of pan.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cocoa.

3. 3

   Slowly add hot cream to yolk mixture, whisking constantly.

4. 4

   Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 mins, or until mixture thickens.

5. 5

   Temperature should be approximately 175° to 180°F on a candy thermometer.

6. 6

   Do not boil.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and add bittersweet chocolate; stir to blend well.

8. 8

   Divide mixture evenly among 8 ovenproof 1/2-cup custard or souffle dishes.

9. 9

   Sprinkle almonds over top, dividing evenly.

10. 10

    Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.

11. 11

    One hour before serving, place all dishes in freezer.

12. 12

    Just before serving, preheat boiler.

13. 13

    Sprinkle top of each creme brulee with 2 tsp brown sugar.

14. 14

    Place dishes under broiler 5 to 6 inches from heat and broil 1 1/2 to 2 mins, just to caramelize sugar.

15. 15

    Watch carefully since brown sugar burns easily.

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    Serve immediately.

17. 17

    NOTES: Any bittersweet chocolate creme brulee is heavenly.

18. 18

    You must be certain to freeze for at least 1 hour before broiling to caramelize the brown sugar.