After Dinner Chocolate Cups Food

AFTER-DINNER CHOCOLATE CUPS RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
• Brush insides of foil cups to within 1/8 inch of top edge with melted chocolate.
• Repeat until about 1/8-inch thick.
• Refrigerate 5-10 minutes or until chocolate is set.
• Apply second layer of chocolate over the first layer.
• Refrigerate until chocolate is very firm.
• Carefully peel foil from chocolate.
• Store in covered container in refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
• Just before serving, fill with your favorite after-dinner liqueur.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CUPS

Steps:

• Add the milk chocolate and chocolate chips to a double boiler and heat, stirring, until melted and glossy, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour the melted chocolate into a pitcher, then pour into 24 paper candy cups, filling them about two-thirds full. Leave to set slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Top 6 of the cups with a single chocolate-covered espresso bean pressed into the center. Top 6 with sprinkles and 6 with chopped toffee bars. Top the remaining 6 with a piece of Sugared Orange Peel. Leave to set fully, about 3 hours.
• Remove the orange peels carefully, avoiding the pith, then cut the peels into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
• Add the peels and 1 cup cold water to a pan, bring to a boil and cook for 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a pan. Heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is boiling. Add the peels, reduce to a simmer and cook, swirling the pan from time to time, for 20 minutes. Drain and set the peels aside to cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
• Add the remaining 1 cup sugar to a baking sheet. Add the peels and roll in the sugar to coat. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to set, about 30 minutes.

WARM CHOCOLATE MELTING CUPS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the chocolate chips, coffee and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl., In another bowl, beat eggs and egg white until slightly thickened. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Fold into chocolate mixture., Transfer to ten 4-oz. ramekins coated with cooking spray. Place ramekins in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or just until centers are set. Garnish with strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.