Warm Chocolate Melting Cups

Warm Chocolate Melting Cups

“These cakes have become a favorite of our guests. They're always so surprised that these little desserts are so light and healthy.” Kissa Vaughn - Troy, Texas

10 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg white
• 10 fresh strawberry halves, optional

Directions

• 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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• In another bowl, beat eggs and egg white until slightly thickened.
• Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until thick and
• lemon-colored. Fold into chocolate mixture.
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• 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° for 20-25 minutes or just until centers are

© Taste of Home 2014

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Warm Chocolate Melting Cups (continued)

Directions (continued)

• set. Garnish with strawberry halves if desired. Serve immediately.
• Yield: 10 servings.
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Nutritional Facts: 1 each equals 197 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.