Put the milk on the fire in the double-boiler. Shave the chocolate, and put it in a small pan with three tablespoonfuls of the sugar and one of boiling water.

Stir over a hot fire until smooth and glossy; then stir into the hot milk, and take the milk from the fire to cool.

Put three tablespoonfuls of sugar into a charlotte-mould that will hold a little more than a quart, and place on the stove. When the sugar melts and begins to smoke, move the mould round and round, to coat it with the burnt sugar, then place on the table.

Beat together the remainder of the sugar, the eggs, and the salt. Add the cold milk and chocolate to the mixture, and after straining into the charlotte-mould, place in a deep pan, with enough tepid water to come nearly to the top of the mould. Bake in a moderate oven until firm in the center.

Test the cream by running a knife through the center. If firm and smooth, it is done. It will take forty or forty-five minutes to cook. When icy-cold, turn on a flat dish. Serve with whipped cream that has been flavored with sugar and vanilla.

Forget Ordinary Chocolate Wedding Dessert:

It's no longer a simple matter of chocolate cake. A chocolate wedding dessert can be part of a chocolate lovers (hopefully two chocolate lovers!) big day, with many more options available today. Your imagination may well be your only limitation. You can make your wedding as fun and special as you have dreamed it could be.

For instance, individual cakes or "present" cakes for guests come in a fascinating array of styles, colors and decoration. Petite and sweet, they make a wedding meal joyfully complete. What could be more special and memorable than each and every guest delighting in their own little present cake? It will be part of everyones memories of your wedding for many years to come. Caution: This is a much more expensive alternative to the traditional wedding cake!

Of particular fascination whenever large events featuring them are held is the chocolate fountain, thrilling guests with a shimmering cascade of purely mesmerizing chocolate! Once reserved only for the elite, it is now an affordable option for most and a sure-fire hit with friends and family on that special occasion. It adds a bit of fantasy to the celebration and a little magic for your guests. Although still not widely available, diligence is the key to obtaining one for your day.

Tell your baker or wedding planner that you want to learn about unusual chocolate creations to consider. They will be more than happy to investigate the possibilities with you for the chance to do something deliciously different. Your wedding can be all you want it to be and a whole lot more with a little investigation into the growing list of fantastic options to be found!