Thursday, June 23, 2005

4. God Bless Dad

For he have the best chocolate sauce recipe going (and in honour of Fathers' Day). . . highly recommended warm over fresh profiteroles and since you should already have the ::frames player:: open - why not listen to ::lay me down:: on ::for the birds:: - the album covered in crosses. lyrics are somewhat ironic given my dad is very much alive and kicking. linked at the above title.

SPECIAL CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Makes about 300 ml.

110g (4oz.) plain chocolate, broken into pieces
150 ml (1/4 pint) single cream
50g (2 oz) chilled butter, diced
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon strong black coffee
1 tablespoon rum

Cooking time: 5-7 minutes

1. Place chocolate and cream in small saucepan and stir over a low heat until the chocolate has melted. Do not boil.
2. Away from the heat, add the butter and stir until melted.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Use warm or cold.

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