Warm Chocolate Melting Cups
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.
These little cakes have become a favorite of our guests. They are always surprised that such a chocolaty dessert is so light—less than 200 calories apiece! —Kissa Vaughn, Troy, Texas
Ingredients
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1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
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1/2 cup baking cocoa
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup water
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3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon brewed coffee
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 large egg white, room temperature
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Sliced fresh strawberries, optional
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, flour and salt. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the chocolate chips, coffee and vanilla until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
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2.
In another bowl, beat eggs and egg white until slightly thickened. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Fold into chocolate mixture.
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3.
Transfer to ten 4-oz. ramekins coated with cooking spray. Place ramekins in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° just until centers are set, 20-25 minutes. Garnish with strawberries if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
1 dessert: 197 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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