Description
Chocolate Pots de Creme is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers, combining a rich, creamy custard with high-quality bittersweet chocolate. This elegant French treat is perfect for special occasions or a personal indulgence, delivering a velvety experience in every spoonful. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth effortlessly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate (60-70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a separate bowl until pale.
- Gradually add warm cream to the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper.
- Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until fully combined.
- Pour into ramekins and refrigerate for at least two hours until set. Serve chilled with optional toppings like whipped cream or berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pot (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 200mg