French Chocolate Pots de Crème Recipe
This chocolate pots de crème recipe is proof that elegant French desserts don’t have to be complicated: 5 ingredients and a few minutes on the stovetop are all you need to create a luxurious dessert.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
For the dark chocolate pots de crème
- 4 oz 70% cocoa dark chocolate chopped finely
- 1 cup whole milk (3.25% m.f.)
- 1 cup heavy cream (35% m.f.)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
To serve (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Grated dark chocolate, or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup or bowl, add the chopped dark chocolate. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, add the cream, milk, and vanilla, if using, and whisk to combine. Set over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Be careful not to let the mixture boil over!
- While the cream and milk heat up, in a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until smooth.
- As soon as the cream and milk simmer, turn off the heat. Whisking the egg yolks constantly, gradually pour in two ladlefuls of the hot cream and milk mixture into the egg. This will temper the egg yolks, that is, heat them slowly to prevent them from turning grainy.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan while whisking. Return to medium-low heat and whisk constantly for 2 more minutes.
- Here's how to tell when the custard is done: dip a spoon into the custard, then trace a line with your finger over the back of the spoon. If the indentation remains, it means the custard is done.
- Strain the custard into the bowl containing the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit without stirring for two minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Divide the chocolate pots de crème mixture between 8 small jars, cups, ramekins, or bowls (½ cup/125 ml capacity). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours, or until the chocolate pots de crème are cool and set.
- SERVING: Bring the chocolate pots de crème back to room temperature 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Garnish each serving with whipped cream and grated dark chocolate, if desired. Enjoy!
- STORAGE: Keep chocolate pots de crème covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
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