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Chocolate Pot de Creme

Chocolate Pot de Creme is a simple French custard dessert recipe made with only a few ingredients! This recipe takes less than 15 minutes to prep and everyone loves it. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 547 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces high quality semi-sweet chocolate chopped*
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream topping:
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • Optional chocolate shavings for serving

Instructions

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  1. Add the chopped chocolate to the blender.
  2. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar and salt. Cook, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula until the mixture is thickened and almost boiling, about 6 to 8 minutes. The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spatula or wooden spoon.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  4. Pour the warm mixture over the chocolate in the blender. Let rest 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
  5. Cover and hold the lid with a thick kitchen towel. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  6. Divide the chocolate mixture between 4 to 5 ramekins or small cups. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate, if desired.
  7. To make the whipped cream, whisk the heavy cream in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.

Notes

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  • Use a bar of high quality chocolate from the baking section, not chocolate chips.
  • Store the cups in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 547kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 246mg (82%) Sodium 114mg (5%) Potassium 322mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 547

% Daily Value*

Calories 547kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 246mg 82%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Potassium 322mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 26g 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.