Chocolate Pots de Crème
Rich Chocolate Pots de Crème for Valentine’s Day is a thick, silky and deeply chocolatey make-ahead decadent dessert.
Thanks to a simple stovetop technique, there’s no baking required with this version of the classic French dessert — just pour the chocolate custard into some cute containers, refrigerate until chilled and serve.
This recipe for Chocolate Pots de Crème yields custards that are a chocolate lovers delight.
You need just a handful of ingredients for this luscious dessert!
Heavy Cream and Whole Milk: for a rich consistency.
Egg Yolks: at room temperature. Save the egg whites to make meringues.
Chocolate: bittersweet chocolate or semisweet, whatever you prefer.
Espresso Powder: amplifies the chocolate without giving it a coffee flavour. This is optional.
This dessert is rich and elegant and is whipped up in just a few minutes! Waiting for them to chill is the hardest part.
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ tsp espresso powder optional
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the cream and milk to a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk occasionally until it starts to simmer with bubbles along the edges, then remove from the heat.
- Whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl. While continuously whisking, very slowly pour half of the hot cream mixture into the bowl to temper the eggs. Don’t pour too fast or the eggs will curdle.
- Return the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan and stir together over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, or until the custard is slightly thickened. Turn off the heat.
- Add the chopped chocolate, espresso powder (optional) and salt to the custard. Let the chocolate melt for a minute, then whisk until completely smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl with a pour spout, to remove any clumps.
- Pour into small bowls or ramekins and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, let the pots de crème stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, to soften slightly. Garnish and serve.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Be sure to leave a comment below if you try it.