Legendary restaurant recipe: Pavé Au Chocolat

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte

Pavé Au Chocolat

The team at Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte was sweet enough to share the recipe for its delicious Pavé Au Chocolat. It’s surprisingly easy to make and is certain to impress even the most persnickety of palates. It is happiness that you can eat.

Pavé Au Chocolat

Ingredients 

1 pound high-quality dark chocolate (either chips or shaved)

1 pound butter, cut into small squares

4 liquid ounces espresso

1/4 pound light brown sugar

8 whole eggs

Directions [1] In a large bowl crack the eggs and beat together. Set aside. [2] Over a double boiler, melt all other ingredients until smooth. [3] Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, pour a small amount into the eggs stirring constantly with a whisk. Then pour the rest of the mixture, continually mixing. [4] Pour the batter into 4-5 small loaf pans. Place the loaf pans in a sheet pan with high edges. Create a water bath by filling the hotel pan with about 2 inches of water, or until the water comes up half way on the sides of the loaf pans. [5] Bake at 350 degrees for about 35-40 minutes or until set in the middle. Allow to rest in pan for 10 minutes. Remove pans from water, and cool in refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours. [6] Slice thin and serve over crème anglaise.