Chocolate Pots de Crème

A wondrously decadent pot of smooth chocolate custard, topped with crème fraîche and chocolate shavings. These impressively rich and decadent pots of chocolate were one of the first recipes that I put on the blog.

There are few truths in life and in cooking.

The stuff we put in really makes the difference between something amazing and something that just forgettable.

The important thing in this recipe is using the best chocolate that you can find. I am a huge fan of Guittard chocolate for all my baking. I have tried others that I really like but Guittard always seems to be amazing in whatever I put it in. It is my go to chocolate for cooking. And I like really dark chocolate so I usually use the bittersweet.

The bittersweet chocolate custard is really thick and not too sweet. The dollop of crème fraîche adds a touch of creaminess that way more interesting that plain whipped cream. Crème fraîche is like a really mild flavored sour cream. It has a very delicate flavor and is amazing with fresh fruit and with these rich dark chocolate pots de cremes.

I hope you enjoy this recipe for pots de creme day. Here is also a glimpse and some of my first food photos as well. It's a reminder that while I still have a long way to go, I have also come pretty far.

Elegant, easy to prepare - and DELICIOUS!

Check out these chia pudding recipes for delicious vegan alternatives. Both are fresh and creamy and super easy.

Chocolate Chia Pudding. and Strawberry Chia Pudding 

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Laura Reigel

A wondrously decadent pot of smooth chocolate custard, topped with crème fraîche and chocolate shavings.  

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Servings 8 people

Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 13 oz chocolate13 oz chocolate
• 1 cup milk1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup sugar¼ cup sugar
• 5 egg yolks5 egg yolks
• crème fraîche and chocolate shavings for garnishcrème fraîche and chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

 

• Weigh out chocolate and add to a large heat-safe bowl. 
• Place egg yolks in a medium heat-safe bowl. Whisk.
• Place milk, cream, and sugar in a sauce pan. Heat until sugar is dissolved.
• Add hot milk mixture to the eggs, slowly and gradually while whisking constantly. 
• Return custard mixture to the saucepan and cook gently, until thick. 
• Pour hot custard over the chocolate and whisk until smooth. 
• Portion out into small dessert ramekins. 
• Refrigerate until set, about 2-3 hours. 
• Top with a dollop of crème fraîche and chocolate shavings. 

Notes

The amount and types of chocolates you decide to use is up to you. You can also add flavorings or zests to give these a punch of flavor. (Think orange zest, or a tiny bit of mint extract.) 

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 37mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gCalcium: 79mgIron: 1.6mg

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