Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 c. cold milk
  • 1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
  • 1 c. hot milk
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. light rum
  • 1 c. ice cubes or crushed ice
  • whipped cream (optional)

Method

  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold milk in a 5-cup blender; let stand until gelatin granules are moistened.
  • Add chocolate (reserve some for garnish, if desired) and hot milk.
  • Cover; blend at low speed until chocolate melts and gelatin dissolves, about 5 minutes. Stop blender.
  • Add cream, eggs, sugar and rum; cover and blend at high speed until well mixed.
  • With blender still running, remove center cap of lid and add ice cubes, one at a time.
  • Blend until ice melts.
  • Pour at once into individual dessert dishes; chill until set, about 1/2 hour.
  • Garnish with dollop of whipped cream and a few chocolate pieces.