Ingredients

1 dried chile

1 cup plus 5 teaspoons heavy cream

1 cup plus 5 teaspoons glucose

4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate

1 tablespoon hot paprika

1/2 tablespoon Chinese red pepper

Preparation

In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Turn off heat, and add dried chile; let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain liquid; cut chili into small pieces.

Combine cream and glucose in a small saucepan set over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Add chocolate, chili, paprika, and red pepper, stirring until chocolate melts to combine. Serve on the side.