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Chocolate Pots de Creme

Prep Time

20 min

Servings

6

Cook Time

30 min

DessertsMedium

Chocolate Pots de Creme

Rich, dense French chocolate custard. More intense than mousse.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
6
  • 8 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch salt
  • Whipped cream

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop chocolate; place in bowl.

  2. 2

    Heat cream and milk until simmering.

  3. 3

    Whisk yolks, sugar, vanilla, salt.

  4. 4

    Slowly add hot cream to yolks.

  5. 5

    Strain over chocolate; stir until melted.

  6. 6

    Pour into ramekins.

  7. 7

    Bake in water bath at 300F for 25-30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Chill 4 hours.

Baker's Tips

  • •They should still jiggle when done
  • •The water bath prevents overcooking