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Pots
de Crème Leopardo
Mountain Measures--Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974 Serves 12
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N G R E D I E N T S
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.
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S T R U C T I O N S
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.
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