Flourless Chocolate Cake With Creme Anglaise Recipe

Ingredients (11)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 vanilla bean (split lengthwise)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• Pinch of salt
• 8 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate (coarsely chopped)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 6 large eggs (separated)
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Optional: 2 tablespoons dark rum