GINGER CHOCOLATE TEMPTATION

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Chocolate-covered candied ginger is one of my favorite treats, so I knew this recipe was for me! Every bite of this cool, creamy custard is rich, smooth and decadent.-Elise Lalor, Issaquah, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 vanilla bean
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger, divided
Heavy whipping cream, whipped, optional

Steps:

  • Place cream in a small heavy saucepan. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds into cream. Add bean. Bring cream mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Discard vanilla bean., Stir in chocolate until melted. Stir 1/2 cup chocolate mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons ginger., Pour into 12 demitasse or espresso cups. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, garnish with remaining ginger and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SHukkr Ahmed
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my friends and they all loved it. The ginger and chocolate flavors were perfect together.


Shawon Gammer
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Timothy Lankford
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a 9x13 pan and it came out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Maverick
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The ginger and chocolate flavors were perfect together.


Siddique Bloch
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Iviwe Kobese
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and I will definitely be making this again.


Ngawang Pelden
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my friends and they all loved it. The ginger and chocolate flavors were perfect together.


Poetry's Poetry 1
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Rana Lucky
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a 9x13 pan and it came out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and I will definitely be making this again.


mwesigwa simon
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The ginger and chocolate flavors were perfect together.


Kyron Ruiters
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mehran Afridi
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and I will definitely be making this again.


Sandreika Willams
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I made this cake for my friends and they loved it! It was a big hit and I will definitely be making it again.


Reginald Mbomi
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The combination of ginger and chocolate was perfect, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.