Ultimate Chocolate Dessert

Step 1
Stir chocolate, instant coffee, and salt together in a medium bowl.

Step 2
Heat cream, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it just begins to simmer.

Step 3
Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate mixture; let sit for 1 minute.

Step 4
Whisk chocolate and cream mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, until combined.

Step 5
Pour mixture into four small espresso cups. Tap to remove any air bubbles. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Step 6
Serve topped with grated chocolate, or add lightly whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.