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Chocolate Pot de Creme

A rich and smooth chocolate pot de creme dessert that is elegant enough for dinner parties but simple to make at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the custard
  • 9 oz high-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped Use chocolate with 55% to 65% cacao for balanced taste.
  • 1.5 cups whole milk Can substitute with 2% milk.
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter result, replace with more milk.
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 5 tbsp granulated sugar Use 6 tbsp if using bittersweet chocolate.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances chocolate flavor.
For the whipped cream topping
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
Equipment
  • 1 blender For blending custard and chocolate.
  • 6 ramekins or small cups For serving the dessert.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the chocolate and place it in a blender.
  2. In a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, 1 cup cream, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt.
Cooking
  1. Cook while stirring constantly for 5 to 6 minutes until custard is thick enough to coat a spatula without boiling.
  2. Pour the hot custard directly over the chocolate in the blender.
  3. Hold the lid down firmly and blend until smooth.
Chilling
  1. Pour the chocolate custard into the ramekins and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours until set.
Serving
  1. Whip the remaining heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar to soft peaks.
  2. Spoon the whipped cream over each pot de creme and garnish as desired.

Notes

Pairs well with fresh berries or almond biscotti. Optional to garnish with chocolate shavings.