There’s something quite romantic about taking the time out to make something special for a loved one – especially when chocolate is the main ingredient.
This recipe for Chocolate Love Pots by Alix Gardner is not only simple but the results are delicious! Give it a go, we definitely reckon your partner will be impressed!
Chocolate Love Pots
serves 6 (or an indulgent 2!)
- 175g / 6 oz plain chocolate broken in pieces
- 250ml / 1/2 pint cream
- 1 egg
- pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
Method:
- Heat the cream in a jug in a 700w microwave for 1 minute on max.
- Break the chocolate into it into as small pieces as possible and leave for 3 minutes to melt.
- Give it a stir and if necessary put back into the microwave to melt for another minute to melt all the chocolate.
- Pour into a liquidiser, add the egg, salt and vanilla essence and blend quickly. Alternatively put the mixture in a bowl with the egg and whisk with a hand whisk
- Pour the mixture (it’ll be quite liquid still) into six small (or two large) pots, or glasses.
- Chill for several hours or overnight until it is quite firm. Serve with a smile and enjoy!
