Warm Chocolate Jelly

Instructions

1. Place chocolate in a bowl. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine the sugar and agar-agar. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Sprinkle in the sugar mixture, beating constantly. Continue cooking over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to dissolve the agar-agar. Pour over the chocolate and let melt for 1 minute without stirring.
4. With a whisk, stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour into a 20-cm (8-inch) square glass dish. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until the mixture is set. The jelly can be prepared several days ahead and kept, covered, in the refrigerator.
5. Just before serving, run the tip of a knife around the jelly and unmould. Cut with a knife or cookie cutter into 6 to 8 servings.
6. Reheat each portion individually in the microwave oven on high for 15 to 30 seconds, depending on size. The jelly should be warm but not melted.
7. Serve with wafer-type cookies. For a hot-cold contrast, serve the warm jelly with vanilla, chocolate or pistachio ice cream.