Ingredients

1 cup cranberry juice1/8 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, beaten1 cup milk chocolate chips1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed1/3 cup sugar3/4 cup sweetened whipped cream3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Place cranberry juice and salt in a small heavy saucepan; bring just to a boil. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, slowly whisk hot juice into eggs; return all to pan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 170°, 2-3 minutes.

Place egg mixture, chocolate chips and vanilla in a blender; let stand 2 minutes. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into 6 dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, covering when completely cooled.

Place cranberries in a small food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; toss with sugar. Top each serving with cranberries, whipped cream and almonds.