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Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème
4.6 from 93 votes

Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème

Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème provide an indulgent, velvety chocolate custard with a smooth texture resulting from chocolate and heated cream blended together. Chilling the custards allows them to set firmly while retaining a creamy richness. Optional whipped cream and chocolate shavings add extra finishing touches for serving.

Prep Time
5 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour the cream into the blender and process on high speed until smooth.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% 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.