Here's an easier version of an award winning recipe developed by Teresa Landis for the McCormick 2003 Best Holiday Recipe Contest. It is flavored with some of the same wine and spice flavors as the original recipe and can be assembled ahead for convenience. Serve with Orange Cranberry Cream to make an elegant presentation.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients:
4 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 tablespoon Cabernet Sauvignon or other red wine
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
6 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection™ Cinnamon, Saigon
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection™ Ginger, Ground
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection™ Cloves, Ground(optional)
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter 4 (6-ounce) custard cups or soufflé dishes. Place on baking sheet.
2. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 minute or until butter is melted. Whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in wine, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Whisk in eggs and yolk. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour batter evenly into prepared custard cups.
3. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until sides are firm but centers are soft. Let stand 1 minute. Carefully loosen edges with small knife. Invert cakes onto serving plates. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.
Make Ahead: The chocolate mixture can be prepared up to 10 hours ahead of time. Pour the batter into prepared custard cups; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Orange Cranberry Cream
Whip up this topping to serve with holiday desserts including molten chocolate desserts or classic pumpkin pie. This easy-to-make topping was developed for the McCormick® 2003 Best Holiday Recipe Contest by Teresa Landis.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Makes 16 (2-tablespoon) servings.
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Orange Extract
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange-flavored dried cranberries, finely chopped (optional)
Directions:
1. Chill large mixer bowl and whisk attachment. Mix cream, sugar, orange extract, vanilla and cranberry sauce in chilled bowl.
2. Beat with electric mixer on high speed until cream is light and forms a stiff peak. Gently stir in cranberries, if desired.
