Chocolate Pot de Crème (EASY)
The ULTIMATE chocolate fix! This easy pot de creme recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time and the result is irresistibly delicious!
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 (for semi-sweet chocolate the sugar isn't necessary)
- 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.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: 4oz | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1307IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 4mg
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