Description
Rich French chocolate pots de crème offer silky indulgence with deep cocoa intensity. Elegant dessert lovers savor each spoonful of luxurious custard, experiencing pure chocolate bliss that transports palates to Parisian cafés.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 oz (115g) 70% cocoa dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50g) caster/granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt high-quality dark chocolate in a spacious heat-resistant container, creating a smooth foundation for the luxurious dessert.
- Combine cream, granulated sugar, a pinch of sea salt, and aromatic vanilla in a microwave-safe vessel, heating carefully until steaming and thoroughly warm.
- Gently cascade the heated cream mixture over the chocolate, allowing a brief resting period to initiate the melting process.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream together with deliberate, circular motions until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency with a glossy sheen.
- Meticulously distribute the silken chocolate mixture into individual serving ramekins, ensuring equal portioning and an elegant presentation.
- Seal the ramekins with protective covers, then transfer to the refrigeration unit for a minimum of two to three hours to allow complete setting and optimal texture development.
- Before serving, embellish the chilled desserts with delicate dollops of freshly whipped cream and elegant chocolate curls, transforming the simple pots de crème into an irresistible gourmet experience.
Notes
- Silky chocolate dessert that melts in your mouth with rich, decadent flavor.
- Quick and easy recipe requiring only a few ingredients and basic kitchen tools.
- Perfectly smooth texture achieved by letting hot cream sit with chocolate before whisking.
- Chilling time is crucial for achieving the classic pot de crème consistency.
- Ideal make-ahead dessert that can be prepared up to 2 days before serving.
- Customize with optional toppings like fresh berries, mint leaves, or different chocolate varieties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0.5g
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg