Chocolate Pot de Crème (EASY) Recipe
This easy Chocolate Pot de Crème recipe is a rich and creamy French dessert made with high-quality dark chocolate, heavy cream, and egg yolks. It blends smooth chocolate custard with a luscious texture, perfect for an elegant treat that can be prepared in advance and chilled until set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 6 ounces high quality dark chocolate
Custard Mixture
- 2 cups heavy cream (dairy free alternative: use coconut milk)
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar (optional, recommended for very dark chocolate)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate: Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a blender. Set aside to await the hot custard mixture.
- Heat Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Whisk continuously to blend the ingredients while heating. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to bubble gently and becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Combine and Blend: Carefully pour the hot cream mixture into the blender containing the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and homogenous.
- Chill: Pour the blended chocolate custard evenly into individual ramekins. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours—or preferably overnight—until the custard is fully set.
- Serve: Before serving, let the pots de crème sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with grated chocolate or chocolate curls for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to heavy cream for a vegan-friendly version.
- Sugar is optional and mainly needed if the chocolate is very dark or bitter.
- Allow chilling time of at least 6 hours ensures the custard sets properly.
- Letting the pot de crème sit briefly before serving enhances texture and flavor.
- Garnishes such as whipped cream and chocolate curls are optional but highly recommended for presentation.
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