Chocolate Pots de Crème

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Rich, silky chocolate custards with an intensely decadent flavor that melt on your tongue.

⏱ 25 minServes 4French

Ingredients

  • 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • for serving whipped cream

Directions

  1. 1Heat cream and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but do not boil.
  2. 2Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  4. 4Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl with the chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute.
  5. 5Whisk until smooth and glossy, then stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  6. 6Divide the mixture among four ramekins or serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. 7Serve chilled with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.

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