300 g of dried black plums, pitted and cut in half
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
2 tablespoons of whiskey
150 g of dark chocolate chips
3 tablespoons of heavy cream
6 large egg yolks, separated
2 tablespoons of sugar
300 g of dried black plums, pitted and cut in half
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
2 tablespoons of whiskey
150 g of dark chocolate chips
3 tablespoons of heavy cream
6 large egg yolks, separated
2 tablespoons of sugar
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
2
Butter eight ramekins and dust with a little sugar
3
In a saucepan, combine the plums and water, and cook until the fruit is tender
4
Add the cornstarch dissolved in a little water and cook for an additional minute or until thickened
5
Add the whiskey and divide the mixture among the ramekins
2
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
3
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler with the heavy cream
4
Beat the egg yolks with sugar until pale and add to the melted chocolate
5
Fold in the beaten egg whites until no white streaks remain
6
Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekins and place them on a baking sheet
7
Bake for 15 minutes or until puffed and firm.
