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Chocolate Pot de Crème (EASY)

The ULTIMATE chocolate fix! This foolproof pot de creme recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time and the results will make you look like a gourmet rockstar!
4.99 from 92 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 ounces high quality dark chocolate
  • 2 cups heavy cream (dairy free: use coconut milk)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar , optional and really only needed if you're using very dark chocolate
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Chop up the chocolate and place it in a blender. Set aside.
  • Place the cream, egg yolks, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking to combine the ingredients. Continue to whisk continually until the mixture just starts to bubble and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
    Pour the hot mixture into the blender with the chocolate and vanilla and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into individual ramekins and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or until set (I often chill them overnight).
  • Let the pots de creme sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to soften.
    Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top with a sprinkle of grated chocolate or chocolate curls.

Notes

This recipe makes 6 small servings (a little over 4 ounces) which is pretty standard given the richness of the dessert. That said, I will freely admit that I regularly make this as 4 servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1307IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 4mg
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
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