Chocolate pots de creme

Directions

1. 1
   In saucepan, combine cream, chocolate, and sugar.
2. 2
   Cook and whisk over medium heat until boiling and thickened, about 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks in medium bowl.
4. 4
   When chocolate has thickened, remove from heat.
5. 5
   Whisk slooooowly into egg yolks, about 1/4 cup at a time (so you don't scramble the eggs).
6. 6
   Whisk in vanilla.
7. 7
   Pour into 4 small ramekins and chill 4-24 hours.
8. 8
   If chilling longer than 4 hours, cover after chocolate has completely cooled.
9. 9
   Serve with chocolate shavings or whipped cream, if desired.