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Chocolate Pot de Crème (EASY)

The ULTIMATE chocolate fix! This foolproof pot de creme recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time and the results will make you look like a gourmet rockstar!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 467 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces high quality dark chocolate
  • 2 cups heavy cream (dairy free: use coconut milk)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar , optional and really only needed if you're using very dark chocolate
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Chop up the chocolate and place it in a blender. Set aside.
  2. Place the cream, egg yolks, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking to combine the ingredients. Continue to whisk continually until the mixture just starts to bubble and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.Pour the hot mixture into the blender with the chocolate and vanilla and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into individual ramekins and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or until set (I often chill them overnight).
  3. Let the pots de creme sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving to soften.Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top with a sprinkle of grated chocolate or chocolate curls.

Notes

  • This recipe makes 6 small servings (a little over 4 ounces) which is pretty standard given the richness of the dessert. That said, I will freely admit that I regularly make this as 4 servings.
  • This recipe makes 6 small servings (a little over 4 ounces) which is pretty standard given the richness of the dessert. That said, I will freely admit that I regularly make this as 4 servings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4oz Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 207mg (69%) Sodium 89mg (4%) Potassium 273mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1307IU (26%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467

% Daily Value*

Serving 4oz
Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 207mg 69%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Potassium 273mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1307IU 26%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

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