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Pots de Creme Leopardo

An interesting version 2 layers and includes ricotta cheese. Also uses Orange Liqueur, 2 egg yolks and semisweet chocolate chips.

Submitted By: Mountain Measures--Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974
Yield: Serves 12
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Ingredients

First Layer
1 Lb Ricotta Cheese
1/4 C Sugar
3 Tbsp Orange Liqueur
2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
2 Oz Semisweet Chocolate -- chopped

Second Layer
6 Oz Semisweet Chocolate Pieces
1 1/4 C Light Cream
2 Egg Yolks
Dash Of Salt Toasted Almonds *May use tiny chocolate chips instead.

Instructions

First Layer: In a bowl combine well ricotta cheese, sugar, liqueur, heavy cream, and chocolate. Fill 12 small ramekins half full. FOR

Second Layer: In a very saucepan combine chocolate pieces and light cream. Stir over low heat until blended satin smooth. Mixture should be fairly thick, but keep it from boiling. Beat egg yolks and a dash of salt until thick. Gradually stir the chocolate mixture into the eggs. Spoon on tof of the ricotta mixture.

Chill at least 4 hours. Garnish with toasted almonds.
Posted: 9/17/2009 10:39:22 AM

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