Dark Chocolate Yogurt Dessert Cups
These dark chocolate yogurt cups combine melted chocolate with thick yogurt for a tangy, spoonable dessert. They are not a whipped mousse and do not use raw eggs. Let the chocolate cool slightly before mixing so it does not seize into large flakes when it meets cold yogurt.
Yield: 4 small cups. Timing: Prep 15 minutes; chilling at least 1 hour. Times are approximate; follow the cooking cues below.
Ingredients
- 100 g dark chocolate, chopped
- 250 g thick plain Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries for serving, optional
Step-by-step instructions
- Take the yogurt out of the refrigerator briefly while preparing the chocolate. Put the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water.
- Stir until melted, then remove the bowl and let the chocolate cool until warm rather than hot. Avoid getting water into the chocolate.
- Stir a few spoonfuls of yogurt into the chocolate first, then gently mix in the remaining yogurt and vanilla. Taste before adding optional maple syrup; dark chocolate sweetness varies.
- Divide into four small cups. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until thicker and chilled. Add optional washed, dried berries just before serving.
Tips for a better result
Use thick yogurt: thin yogurt gives a looser dessert. A few fine chocolate flecks are harmless and add texture. If the mixture looks grainy, the chocolate may have met yogurt that was too cold; temper the ingredients gradually next time.
Substitutions and common questions
Can I use milk chocolate? Yes, but the dessert will be sweeter and may need no syrup. Can I use plant yogurt? Choose a thick unsweetened variety and expect a different texture. Check chocolate labels for milk, soy and other allergens. Keep refrigerated until serving.
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