Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 8 ounces best-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (cut into pieces, room temperature)
  • 6 large eggs (2 whole, 4 separated)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cognac or Grand Marnier ((optional))
  • Grated zest of 1 orange (preferably organic (optional))
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (chilled)
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder (for sprinkling)

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