Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème, a decadent French dessert that is simple to make yet impressively delicious. This velvety chocolate treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Pots de Crème:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Mixture: Place chocolate chips in a blender.
- Cook the Custard: In a saucepan, heat egg yolks, sugar, salt, and cream until slightly thickened.
- Combine the Ingredients: Pour the hot mixture over chocolate chips, add vanilla, and blend until smooth.
- Chill and Serve: Pour into ramekins, chill for 2 hours, and serve topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Make ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
- Experiment with bittersweet chocolate or a hint of espresso for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pot
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
