CRANBERRY-KISSED CHOCOLATE SILK

Cranberry-Kissed Chocolate Silk image

I combined fresh cranberry salad with the rich custard known as pots de crème, and the result is ever so elegant compared to the usual desserts. -Carmell Childs, Clawson, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup cranberry juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup sweetened whipped cream
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Place cranberry juice and salt in a small heavy saucepan; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, slowly whisk hot juice into eggs; return all to pan. Cook over low heat 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 170°, stirring constantly., Place egg mixture, chocolate chips and vanilla in a blender; let stand 2 minutes. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into six dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, covering when completely cooled., Place cranberries in a small food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; toss with sugar. Top each serving with cranberries, whipped cream and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.