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6 egg yolks
6 ounces 60 percent (at least) dark chocolate chips or shaved bar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy cream
Combine yolks, chocolate and sugar in blender jar and pulse a few times. Heat cream to simmering, pour over top of chocolate mixture and blend immediately on high for 1 to 2 minutes, until chocolate has melted. Pour into individual serving dishes or one large dish and cover with plastic wrap placed directly on surface of custard. This will prevent a skin from forming on top. Chill at least one hour in refrigerator.
Optional: Add about 1 teaspoon grated orange zest and 1/4 cup orange juice to blender before adding hot cream. Sprinkle dash of sea salt on top before covering.
Servings: 12. Serving size: 1/4 cup. Per serving: 246 calories, 4 g protein, 23.2 g fat, 8.8 g carbohydrates, 2.4 g dietary fiber, 22 mg sodium, 3.3 g sugars, 159 mg cholesterol