Chocolate Omnipotence

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups sour cream, room temperature
• 1/4 cup cognac or 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 purchased thin rolled cookies

Recipe

• 1 place 11 oz. of the semisweet chocolate and bittersweet chocolate in heatproof medium bowl. bring 1 inch water to a boil in medium saucepan. remove from heat. place bowl of chocolate over water (bowl should not touch water). let stand until chocolate is melted. stir until smooth.
• 2 place sour cream in large bowl. whisk in melted chocolate and cognac.
• 3 cut remaining 1 oz. semisweet chocolate into thin shavings with knife; stir half into chocolate mixture. spoon into small bowls or stemmed glasses. refrigerate at least 3 hours.
• 4 in medium bowl, beat cream and vanilla at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. top each serving with whipped cream. garnish with remaining shaved chocolate and cookies. refrigerate leftovers.