
Chilli Chocolate Fool
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This dessert completely surprised me the first time I made it. Dark chocolate and chilli are honestly such a brilliant combination, and since dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, you can almost feel virtuous eating it. What I love most is how quick it comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for impressing guests without spending all day in the kitchen. The creamy fool base plays beautifully against the spiced chocolate chips and fresh raspberries, creating this wonderful contrast of flavors that feels fancy but requires minimal fuss. Trust me, once you taste this, you'll be making it constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1vanilla extract
- 150chilli chocolate chips
- 150heavy cream
- 100milk
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 6 gsalt
- 200fresh raspberries
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 50 gall-purpose flour
- 1 gbaking powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use an oven thermometer for accurate temperature reading.
- 2
Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour, and baking powder. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until smooth.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
Tip: The mixture should be smooth and glossy.
- 6
Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Pour the mixture into small individual serving cups or ramekins.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly.
- 9
Allow the desserts to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Tip: This will help the desserts set and become creamy.
- 10
Just before serving, top each dessert with a spoonful of chilli chocolate chips and a few fresh raspberries.
Tip: You can also garnish with additional chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired.
- 11
Serve chilled and enjoy!
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