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Salted Maple Pot de Crème with Bourbon Whipped Cream
Salted Maple Pot de Crème is a rich custard dessert flavored with maple syrup and a touch of sea salt, chilled until firm. Accompanied by bourbon whipped cream, it offers a smooth, velvety texture with a balance of sweet maple and subtle saltiness, while the whipped cream adds a boozy, creamy lift. This dessert delivers a luxurious finish with warm autumnal notes and gentle warmth from bourbon.
Cook Time
20 mins
chilling
3 hrs
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
577 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 egg large yolks
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
bourbon whipped cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp bourbon
- 1 Tbsp confectioners sugar
garnish
- salt sea salt
- nutmeg optional, freshly grated
Instructions
- Whisk the yolks, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, salt, and heavy cream together in a heavy saucepan and heat over medium to medium high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and starts to thicken.
- Pour through a mesh sieve and then fill 3 or 4 small cups, bowls, or remekins with the hot mixture. let cool and then refrigerate until fully chilled and firmed up, at least several hours or overnight.
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bourbon whipped cream
- Whip the heavy cream, bourbon, and sugar together until soft peaks form.
Notes
- Substitute part of the cream with whole milk or half-and-half for a lighter custard.
- Enhance maple flavor with a small amount of maple extract if desired.
- The bourbon whipped cream can be flavored alternatively with vanilla, nutmeg, or other liqueurs.
- Chill the custard for several hours or overnight for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 pot de crème
Calories
577kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
329mg
(110%)
Sodium
191mg
(8%)
Potassium
206mg
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
2009IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 577
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pot de crème | |
| Calories | 577kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 329mg | 110% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 2009IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.