- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-3 tablespoons slivered almonds
In a medium saucepan, stir together the milk, eggs and sugar until thoroughly blended. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least 160°F. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the chocolate and flavorings until the chocolate is melted.
Spoon into 8 pot de creme cups or 1/4 cup dessert dishes. Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- Yields: 8 servings
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes, plus chilling time
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