Chocolate Pots De Creme
Rich and decadent, no one will believe how easy these Chocolate Pots De Creme are to make! Quick to whip up, they're perfect for date nights, dinner parties, holidays, and everything in between!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 9 ounces high-quality dark chocolate 60% or greater
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- 6 extra large egg yolks room temperature
- ⅓ cup espresso or strong brewed coffee slightly cooled*
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Optional: whipped cream and berries for serving
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate, and place it in a high-speed blender. Set aside.9 ounces high-quality dark chocolate
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, add the milk, cream, egg yolks, espresso, sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine.1 cup whole milk, ⅓ cup espresso or strong brewed coffee, 1 ¼ cups heavy cream, 6 extra large egg yolks, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Turn the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring with a spatula for 5-6 minutes or until the mixture is thick enough to coat the spatula and is near boiling. NOTE - Be careful not to cook on high heat, or the eggs will scramble! Add the vanilla extract, and whisk to combine.2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pour the mixture into the blender with the chocolate. Place a thick towel on top, and blend until the ingredients are well-combined and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Divide the mixture evenly into six 6-ounce ramekins.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
- Let the chocolate pots de creme sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and berries, if desired, Enjoy!Optional: whipped cream and berries for serving
- Store covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Notes
*Feel free to use decaf espresso or coffee, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1071IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 6mg
