INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus additional for greasing ramekin
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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2 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened or extra-bitter), chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup cubes (1/2 inch) firm white sandwich bread (from about 2 slices)
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Special equipment: an 8-ounce ramekin or a muffin tin with 1-cup muffin cups
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Accompaniment: vanilla ice cream (optional)