Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of this creamy chocolate pot de crème, a classic French dessert that is sure to impress. Silky smooth and intensely chocolatey, this dessert is perfect for any special occasion or a luxurious treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Chocolate Pot de Crème
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- whipped cream and chocolate shavings (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Melt Chocolate: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk until steaming. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until smooth.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour in the warm chocolate mixture, whisking constantly.
- Strain and Pour: Strain the custard and pour into ramekins placed in a water bath.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until just set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the richest flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate.
- Can be made 1–2 days ahead for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
