Chocolate Pot de Crème

Chocolate Pot de Crème

A silky, decadent French chocolate custard with an intensely rich flavor and velvety texture.

⏱ 25 minServes 4French

Ingredients

  • 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Directions

  1. 1Heat the heavy cream and milk in a saucepan until steaming, but do not boil.
  2. 2Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.
  4. 4Pour the mixture through a fine strainer back into the saucepan and heat gently, stirring, until it reaches 160°F.
  5. 5Pour the hot custard over chopped chocolate and butter, let sit 1 minute, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
  6. 6Stir in vanilla extract and salt, then divide into serving cups.
  7. 7Chill for at least 2 hours before serving, or serve slightly warm.

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