Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of this Creamy Chocolate Pot de Crème. A classic French dessert that combines the luxurious flavors of chocolate with a smooth custard texture, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy any sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pot de Crème:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a saucepan, heat cream and milk until steaming. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Slowly add the chocolate mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Strain and Divide: Strain mixture and divide among ramekins. Create a water bath and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate.
- These can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
