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Chocolate Pots de Crème

These chocolate pots de crème are the most amazing chocolate custard dessert - thick, smooth, creamy and insanely rich.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 458 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ¾ cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 tablespoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Place the chocolate in a medium bowl and place a fine-mesh sieve on top of the bowl; set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt. Add the heavy cream and half-and-half and whisk to combine. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the saucepan with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is thickened and silky in texture (it should reach 175 to 180 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer), 8 to 12 minutes. (Keep the heat low enough so that the mixture does not simmer at all.)
  3. Immediately pour the custard through the fine-mesh sieve over the chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes, then gently whisk until smooth.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the water and instant espresso powder until dissolved. Add the espresso mixture and the vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and whisk to combine.
  5. Divide the mixture evenly between eight 5-ounce ramekins. Gently tap the ramekins against the counter to remove any air bubbles.
  6. Allow the pots de creme to cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 3 days. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 458kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 193mg (64%) Sodium 108mg (5%) Potassium 276mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 915IU (18%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458

% Daily Value*

Calories 458kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 193mg 64%
Sodium 108mg 5%
Potassium 276mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 915IU 18%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

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