Creme Au Chocolat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup light cream
1 (4 ounce) bar sweet baking chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste (optional)

Preparation

Heat cream, chocolate, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
Pour a little of the melted chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolks; mix until smooth. Pour back into the pot with the remaining chocolate. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until custard thickens slightly. Spoon into small dessert bowls and garnish with whipped cream.