Description
Rich and creamy chocolate custards perfect for a small, indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (60-70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream, divided
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate fine and place it in a heat-proof bowl.
- Heat half the cream until it is steaming but not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for five minutes.
- Stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and glossy.
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and slightly thick.
- Slowly whisk a little of the warm chocolate mix into the egg yolks to warm them.
- Pour the rest of the chocolate mix into the egg yolk bowl while you whisk.
- Stir in the remaining cream and the vanilla until the mix is even.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl to remove any bits.
- Pour the smooth custard into four ramekins or small pots.
- Chill the ramekins in the fridge for at least 120 minutes until set.
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream or berries if you like.
Notes
For a healthier twist, consider using light cream or making a dairy-free version with coconut cream and dairy-free chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: chocolate pots de creme, dessert, chocolate, custard, rich dessert