Pies, Puddings and Pottages

Chop the chocolate up into very small chunks.

Heat the cream in a saucepan until it reaches boiling point, remove from the heat and add the chocolate.

Stir until the chocolate has melted into the cream and is smooth.

In the mixing bowl whisk the egg yolks and sugar until very pale and thick.

Slowly pour in the chocolate mixture whisking all the time.

Transfer into a double boiler and place over a gentle simmer.

Stir with a wooden spoon until it has thickened.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool before filling the dessert glasses.

Place the dessert glasses in the fridge and chill until needed.