Chocolate Dream

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INGREDIENTS

8-ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 large egg yolks
4 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespooon strong, cold coffee
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Whipped cream, for topping

In a double boiler, melt the chocolate with the butter and set aside. (Use simmering, not boiling, water).

Whisk together the egg yolks, the whole eggs until smooth; then fold in the chocolate.

Combine the flour, chili powder and sugar and add to the chocolate mixture. Add the coffee, vanilla extract; combine well.

Butter 6 (4-1/2-ounce) ramekins and divide the batter evenly among them. Place ramekins in the oven on a flat cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes at 400 degrees.

When slightly cooled, invert onto dessert plates. The center will be soft. Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh berries.

Makes 6 servings