Why eat an ordinary bar of chocolate when you can enjoy a sophisticated and highly indulgent chocolate soup? Incredibly decadent but not overly sweet, this rich and creamy dessert gets its sweetness from bittersweet chocolate, melted and whisked into milk and cream and finished off with a little salt and vanilla. Serving this warm is a must, as is topping it with dollops of freshly whipped cream. Grate some chocolate over the top to really gild the lily. You can also make this in a very short amount of time, which will impress all your guests. Soup for dessert is starting to sound pretty good, isn’t it?
makes 6 servings
1 In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and cream and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2 Reduce the heat to low, add the chocolate, and whisk until the chocolate starts to melt.
3 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to form a runny paste. This will be stiff at first, but keep mixing until combined and smooth.
4 When the chocolate mixture comes to a simmer, add the cornstarch paste and cook, whisking continuously, for 1 minute, until the soup is thick and smooth.
5 Reduce the heat to very low heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to cook out the raw taste of the cornstarch.
6 Turn off the heat and whisk in the salt and vanilla. Pass the soup through a sieve for a smooth, silky result.
7 Divide the soup among six serving bowls and garnish with some freshly whipped cream and grated chocolate, if you’d like. Enjoy warm.