Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème
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4.6
Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème
Description
Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème rely on melting semi-sweet chocolate finely with sugar and a touch of salt to enhance depth of flavor. Heating the heavy cream until just boiling before blending with the chocolate mixture creates a smooth custard base without needing baking. The mixture is portioned into ramekins and chilled until set into a rich, silky dessert.
The final texture is creamy and dense, offering a luscious bite of chocolate intensity without being overly sweet. This preparation method is straightforward and yields a dessert appropriate for intimate dinners or casual occasions. Garnishing with whipped cream or chocolate shavings adds lightness and subtle contrast to the dense custard.
Keeping the pots de crème refrigerated maintains freshness for up to a week. Preparing them in advance is convenient, allowing the flavors to meld well during chilling and providing a ready-to-serve dessert.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Whipped Cream optional for serving, or whipped topping
- chocolate optional for serving, shavings
Instructions
- To the canister of a high speed blender, add the chocolate chips, sugar, salt, and process on high speed until you have fine chocolate dust; set aside.
- To a microwave-safe glass measuring cup, add the heavy cream and heat on high power until just boiling, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, but check every 15 seconds or so after 1 minute has passed.
- Pour the cream into the blender and process on high speed until smooth.
- Evenly divide the chocolate mixture between 2 to 4 ramekins (read blog post for my commentary), cover, and place ramekins in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Optionally garnish with whipped cream and/or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Store finished pots de crème covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Chilling is essential to allow custards to firm up to the correct texture before serving.
- Optional garnishes like whipped cream or chocolate shavings enhance presentation and flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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