Chocolate Pots De Creme

Directions

1. 1
   Put heavy cream in top of a double boiler.
2. 2
   Add sugar.
3. 3
   Place over boiling water and scald (i.e., heat almost to boiling).
4. 4
   Remove from heat and add chocolate and stir until completely melted.
5. 5
   Beat egg yolks and gradually beat them into the hot chocolate cream mixture.
6. 6
   Place top of double boiler over boiling water again and cook, stirring constantly, until well thickened (about 3 minutes).
7. 7
   Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and then pour into 6-8 small custard cups (1/2 cup size).
8. 8
   When cool, place in refrigerator to chill before serving.