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The most amazing chocolate dessert that's like pudding, but sooo much better! Made with only FIVE ingredients and takes only TEN minutes to make! It's unbelievably quick and easy and will impress everyone!
This is my go-to dessert when I'm wanting something rich, decadent, chocolatey and over the top. Chocolate custard is always the answer.
It tastes like something you would get in a fancy restaurant. And the best part is....its SO quick and simple to make! A total win!
Why this recipe works
This chocolate custard recipe works because it's perfect for a beginner cook, or for making with your kids or grandkids.
It's also perfect for a special dinner like a date night, anniversary or Valentine's Day. You can spend more time on the main meal, and whip this up in 10 minutes. And it will look and taste like you spent WAY more time on it!
What goes into this recipe
Have I mentioned how EASY this is to make. It only takes FIVE total ingredients! Only FIVE!
Dark chocolate, cream, egg yolks, butter and sugar. That's it! No garbage or chemical-filled foods.
Step by step instructions
Heat cream in a medium saucepan until hot, but not boiling.
Add sugar to the hot cream and stir with a whisk to blend.
Remove pan from the heat and let cool for one minute.
Add chocolate and stir with a whisk until melted.
Add egg yolks and stir with a whisk until blended.
Add butter and stir with a whisk until blended.
Pour chocolate into small glass jars, ramekins or espresso cups. These espresso cups are perfect for this dessert.
Refrigerate until set and firm. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and serve with fresh berries.
Expert Tips
- Make sure to use whipping cream and not heavy whipping cream. Heavy whipping cream has more fat, and can make the dessert too heavy tasting.
- When choosing a chocolate for this recipe, make sure it's a dark chocolate with 60% or more cacao. I like to use this brand for baking.
- Wait just until serving before topping with powdered sugar and fresh fruit. If you do it in advance, the powdered sugar may "melt" and it just won't look as pretty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pots de crème are basically little pots of custard, and this recipes is for little pots of chocolate custard. Because what is better than chocolate?
Although it sounds very intimidating, making chocolate custard is so quick and easy. Please follow the step by step instructions above, and then you'll realize how easy it is. Trust me when I tell you it'll be one of your go-to dessert recipes after you make it once!
If not eating the same day, cover the containers tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
Save the leftover egg whites for an egg white omelet or try out my Egg Muffins made with egg whites.
Looking for other yummy desserts? Check out my Easy White Chocolate Graham Croissants, Butterscotch Snickerdoodles, and Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownies.
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Chocolate Pots de Crème
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 7 ounces dark chocolate
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Heat cream in a medium saucepan until hot, but not boiling.
- Add sugar to the hot cream and stir with a whisk to blend.
- Remove pan from the heat and let cool for one minute.
- Add chocolate and stir with a whisk until melted.
- Add egg yolks and stir with a whisk until blended.
- Add butter and stir with a whisk until blended.
- Pour chocolate into small glass jars, ramekins or espresso cups.
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Notes
- Make sure to use whipping cream and not heavy whipping cream. Heavy whipping cream has more fat, and can make the dessert too heavy tasting.
- When choosing a chocolate for this recipe, make sure it's a dark chocolate with 60% or more cacao. I like to use this brand for baking.
- Wait just until serving before topping with powdered sugar and fresh fruit. If you do it in advance, the powdered sugar may "melt" and it just won't look as pretty.
Marilin
This recipe for Pots de Creme is my new favorite! So easy, yet deliciously decadent. Guests LOVE it. For the fruit I use raspberries. Thank you for this find!