Chocolate pots de crème are such a delicious and rich dessert. I love that they’re served in such petite portions too, although it makes it easier to eat two! Making custards can sometimes be a challenge, and I’ll admit I’ve messed them up before, but this recipe makes it so simple that I keep coming back to it. This would be a perfect dessert for Christmas Eve and I think Santa would approve too! You just have to make sure to save him one!
Chocolate Pots de Crème from Bon Appétit October 2010
INGREDIENTS
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup whole milk
5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325°F. Bring cream and milk just to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk yolks and sugar in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot chocolate mixture. Strain mixture into another bowl. Cool 10 minutes, skimming any foam from surface.
Divide custard mixture among six 3/4-cup custard cups or soufflé dishes. Cover each with foil. Place cups in large baking pan. Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up sides of cups. Bake until custards are set but centers still move slightly when gently shaken, about 55 minutes. Remove from water. Remove foil. Chill custards until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
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Enjoy!
xox
