Description
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this Simple Chocolate Pots de Crème recipe. This luxurious dessert features a silky, rich chocolate custard that’s deceptively easy to make. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself—these pots de crème are sure to impress with their elegant presentation and customizable flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces (113g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Place a baking dish on the oven rack.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and heavy cream over simmering water until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale. Gradually add the warm chocolate mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another bowl.
- Pour into small ramekins, filling them three-quarters full. Place ramekins in the baking dish and add hot water halfway up their sides.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pot de crème (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 165mg