Ingredients:
- 6 oz (170g) high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- Chop the dark chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and sugar over medium heat until just simmering.
- Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Gradually add a small amount of the hot cream to the yolks to temper them.
- Slowly pour the tempered yolks back into the cream mixture while stirring continuously.
- Add cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk until smooth.
- Pass the chocolate mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to ensure a silky texture.
- Divide the mixture evenly among ramekins.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 30-35 minutes or until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Remove from the water bath, cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.