Pots au Chocolat

Abandon all thoughts of instant gratification. These intensely chocolatey treats need time to set, but they are proof that good things come to those who wait

Preparation time :	20 minutes, plus 10 minutes cooling and 12 hours chilling
Total time :	20 minutes, plus 10 minutes cooling and 12 hours chilling

Serves: 6

Ingredients

200g plain chocolate
50g salted butter
100ml whole milk
100ml double cream
100g icing sugar, sieved
2 egg yolks
1 orange, grated zest
150g amaretti biscuits
100ml brandy

Method

1. Over a medium heat, melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan with the milk and cream, stirring until the butter and chocolate have melted and the mixture is smooth. Leave to cool for about 10 minutes. Beat in the icing sugar, egg yolks and orange zest.
2. Break the amaretti biscuits up and divide half of them between 6 pretty dessert glasses. Sprinkle over half the brandy and pour in enough chocolate mixture to cover them. Repeat the layers with biscuits, chocolate mixture and brandy. Transfer the desserts to the fridge and leave for 12 hours to set.

Drinks recommendation

You’ll be wanting some coffee to accompany these, of course, but don’t let the chance to match them with a fine cognac slip by.