by coffeefoodwritergirl
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Expand1/3 cup raw sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
8 ounces semisweet chocolate (I used Sharffen Berger 62%) Ask a question about this ingredient
3 large egg yolks (room temp.) Ask a question about this ingredient
5 large egg whites Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously butter 10 - 2"x2.2(h)" espresso cups.
Ask a question about this stepMelt chocolate with the chile and cinnamon in a double broiler (or bowl set over simmering pan of water), stirring occasionally. Remove bowl from heat and stir in yolks. Mixture will become very stiff.
Ask a question about this stepBeat whites with a pinch of salt (I like a copper bowl) on medium speed until hold soft peaks and then add sugar a little at a time. Beat until hold stiff peaks. Stir a little over one cup whites into stiff chocolate mixture to lighten it up a bit and then fold chocolate mixture into whites, folding completely, gently and thoroughly.
Ask a question about this stepSpoon into espresso cups (run your pinky around the outside edge so it will rise evenly) and bake for ten minutes until rising over edge, then turn heat up to 375 degrees and bake an additional 2-4 minutes until high and puffy and slightly spilling over the edge...
Ask a question about this stepThis looks fantastic, time to get out the espresso cups!
For some reason I'm logged in as AntoniaJames, not sure how that happened, but this looks wonderful. I love the combination of chocolate and spicy pepper softened with cinnamon. I would love this! -chezsuzanne
Thanks, guys. I made this last night and it is so simple to make and turns out really creamy and delicious. With just a teeny bit of the spice. Also tastes sinful and rich but still relatively guilt free. You can make these ahead and freeze them as well. Just increase the cooking time by about 4-6 minutes.