Chocolate Filling

A WEDDING CAKE FILLING RECIPE

It's easy to add the surprise of our rich Chocolate Filling to your cupcakes. You can serve them on a wedding ceremony.

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup half & half
5 egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 squares (3 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Mix the flour, salt and sugar in a saucepan and blend in a little of the cream. Place on medium heat and stir constantly. Add the rest of the cream and and continue stirring until the mixture reaches the consistency of medium cream sauce. Stir a little of the sauce into the egg yolks, then pour egg yolks into the sauce in pan. Cook for a few minutes on low heat until thickened. Remove from heat, add unsweetened chocolate to the mixture along with the vanilla and cool quickly. To prevent a skin from forming, brush with melted butter. Stir a little before using.

Makes: About 1 1/2 cups of filling.