Description
Silky smooth chocolate pots de creme bring French elegance to dessert tables with rich, velvety indulgence. Small porcelain cups deliver intense cocoa pleasure that whisks you straight to a Parisian patisserie.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
- 1 pinch cocoa powder
Instructions
- Carefully melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a simmering water bath, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate saucepan, heat heavy cream until it reaches a gentle simmer, removing from heat just before boiling.
- Whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until pale and creamy, creating a smooth custard base.
- Gradually pour hot cream into egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling and create a silky custard.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a perfectly smooth texture.
- Incorporate melted chocolate into the custard, blending thoroughly until fully integrated and uniform in color.
- Add vanilla extract, coffee liqueur, and salt, stirring gently to distribute flavors evenly.
- Pour mixture into individual ramekins or serving dishes, filling approximately 3/4 full.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set and chilled completely.
- Before serving, top each pot de creme with a dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle chocolate shavings, and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
- Serve chilled for a luxurious and decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Melt chocolate using a double boiler method to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth and glossy texture without direct heat.
- Temper egg yolks by slowly adding hot cream while whisking constantly, preventing scrambled eggs and creating a silky custard base.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any potential lumps, guaranteeing an ultra-smooth and creamy dessert.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding a splash of orange liqueur, mint extract, or a pinch of espresso powder to customize the chocolate pots de creme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg