Easy Food Diets

 

YUM. Chocolate.

Ive got a root canal (or two) scheduled in the very near future (you can read about my teeth here. and here. in case youre interested. which you probably shouldnt be, because thats kind of weird. but whatever. you might be a weird person, and thats okay with me. I dont judge.) and so Ive decided that I might as well just eat huge bowlfuls of sugar.

and enjoy myself.

Because life is short and modern dentistry is *wonderful*!!

Im fascinated at how the crockpot can make a delicate dessert when its used as a bain marie, or water bath. Its both fancy and easy at the same time. Easy Fancy.

that should be a magazine.

 

5 egg yolks

2 cups heavy cream

1/2 cup bakers sugar (I like how fine the granules are in bakers sugar)

1 tablespoon vanilla extract (not a typo. a whole tablespoon!)

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy cream

Use a 6-quart slow cooker with an inserted oven-safe dish that fits all the way inside your stoneware. (I use a 1 1/2 quart oval Corningware dish. ) Add water around the dish until reaching the halfway point on the side (about 1/2 to 1 cup of water).

In a mixing bowl, whip together the yolks, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Pour this mixture into your inserted dish. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 4 hours. Your custard should be set in the center and not too jiggly. Touch it lightly with your finger---you shouldnt get a bunch of gook on your finger.

Unplug your cooker and let it cool for an hour or so, or until you can safely remove the inserted dish. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until fully cool. 

To make the ganache (this is optional, but its so good and so easy, you really should just make it and impress yourself):  Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave (not long---30 seconds or so, then add a few at a time--dont scorch the chocolate!), and whisk in the heavy cream until its fully incorporated. Pour evenly over the top. Return to the refrigerator for ANOTHER 2-3 hours (this is the hard part) before serving.

Sometimes I feel stupid writing these verdicts. This is chocolate cream mousse with an additional layer of chocolate frosting.

HOW COULD IT NOT BE GOOD?!

seriously.

creme brulee (if you havent made crockpot creme brulee yet, you really should. really. its fool-proof)

cheesecake

pumpkin cheesecake

chocolate mousse

frito candy

tapioca pudding

turtle pudding (no turtles involved)

apple dumplings

peanutbutter fudge cake

peanut clusters (these make fantastic Holiday gifts!)

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