6 ounces Mexican chocolate, such as Ibarra, coarsely chopped
1 1/3 cups half-and-half
1 1/3 cups whole milk
1 (1 1/2-inch) cinnamon stick, preferably canela
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coffee liqueur, such as Kahlúa
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Ingredient info: Canela, also called true, Mexican, Ceylon, or Sri Lanka cinnamon, is a less pungent variety than the cassia cinnamon commonly used in the United States. It's available in specialty shops, some supermarkets, and online from Penzeys Spices.
Pastry brush, 8 (5- to 6-ounce) ramekins, large roasting pan
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