Delicious Chocolate Pot de crème an easy dessert for any time.
Pot de crème (“pot of cream”) is a traditional French Custard typically served in a pot-shaped cup. This month’s Baking Partner’s challenge was to make Pot de Crème as suggested by Tamy of Savory Kitchen Table. She suggested salted caramel pot de crème and cream cheese version. I am rooting to make that one at first, but afraid that my little ones won’t touch it, as they are only ones helping when comes to sweet. Hubby is staying away from sweets. So I tried this Chocolate pot de crème.
Chocolate is the only thing I can use to lure my kids, that too the dark chocolate. They are not fan of milk chocolate, for them it is too sweet. They love sweet dark chocolate, so this weekend I made it. They loved it, even my 3 year old asked me to make it more. If you have good quality chocolate, yolks, heavy cream, milk and sugar, you can make this decadent chocolate delight. Only thing keep in mind is that you need to make it a few hours ahead before you can serve them. I have seen the recipes without the baking, but not ready to try it as I am giving to kids.
Here are some interesting facts of Pot de crème; August 27th is National Pot de Creme Day. It is slightly set baked custard. It originated in the 17th century. Earlier, cups for pots de crème were beautiful and elaborately made, and numerous types featured two handles and a lid, or a single handle and a lid. Even today, there are some beautiful pots available that add much flair to presenting pots de crème, however most restaurant and homes are using simple ramekins to make pot de crème. I used my ramekins to make it.
First just heat milk and cream then dissolve the chocolate and mix in egg and vanilla extract. Then bake them in water bath. Delicious chocolate pot de crème is ready. Top with little sweetened whipped cream and shaved chocolate. Every bite is smooth and luscious. You will go for next spoon I am sure.
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Delicious chocolate pot de creme an easy chocolate dessert for any party.
Ingredients
- 4 ounce Semi sweet baking chocolate
- 3 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the baking tray with aluminum foil this will prevent ramekins from moving while transferring to oven.
- 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 ,vanilla extract 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 four 3/4-cup ramekins 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 30-35 minutes. Remove from water. Remove foil.
- Chill custards until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
- when you ready to serve make sweetened whipped cream with heavy cream and sugar and add a dollop on the top of custard with shaved chocolate.
Notes
This recipe is inspired from here
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This is Swathi ( Ambujom Saraswathy) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
kushi says
June 17, 2015 at 11:01 pmCan I have bowl please:)I love whipped cream and chocolate and this looks so delicious, yummy
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marudhuskitchen says
June 18, 2015 at 2:37 amLovely dessert recipe
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traditionallymodernfood says
June 18, 2015 at 7:11 amChoco flavour s tempting me.. Dish looks yummy can finish in time
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Marina says
June 18, 2015 at 8:43 amWow, looks yummi! I am pinning it!
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Nalini Somayaji says
June 18, 2015 at 9:33 amwow ..delicious and superb chocolate pot de cream…
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Winnie says
June 18, 2015 at 9:44 amThis is such a fantastic dessert !!
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Sathya @Mykitchenodyssey says
June 18, 2015 at 11:25 amSimple and rich dessert..Looks def the most delicious
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jeena says
June 18, 2015 at 2:24 pmLoved this desert a lot… Delicious, yummmy.
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Sundari says
June 18, 2015 at 3:15 pmWhat a lovely dessert!! can i grab that bowl??
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Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
June 18, 2015 at 9:36 pmSwathi, it’s lovely! I love a small serving like that of something so rich. And I like to use a very small spoon and savor every tiny bite.
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gayathri says
June 19, 2015 at 11:20 amyummy dessert, appetizing.
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Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
June 22, 2015 at 8:39 amWhat an aweosme looking pots de creme! Yummylicious! 🙂
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Mullai Madavan says
June 22, 2015 at 7:57 pmThis is sooo tempting Swathi, lovely dessert…. can i grab one of those?
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Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts says
June 22, 2015 at 8:13 pmChocolat pots de creme is one of my all-time favorite desserts! Yours looks fabulous, Swathi! 🙂
Thanks for this recipe!
Shirley
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Stacey says
June 22, 2015 at 8:18 pmOh this looks so yummy! I think I’ll need to make this as a yummy home date-night type of dessert for my husband and I!
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ramya says
June 23, 2015 at 4:03 amwow yummy one
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Rafeeda says
June 23, 2015 at 4:22 amI wish I could take out a couple of those ramekins to enjoy by myself! Looks absolutely delicious…
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amrita says
June 23, 2015 at 7:12 amjust drooling…I would like to try this
Hadia says
June 23, 2015 at 11:18 amWhat a wonderfum chocolate pot de creme, Swathi! This looks utterly delicious! Pinning, tweeting and sharing on Facebook and Google!I simply love it!
mjskitchen says
June 27, 2015 at 3:52 amI could eat four of these in one sitting! YUM!
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