Chocolate Pot De Creme Recipe

Directions for Chocolate Pot de Creme

1. 1

   Prepare the chocolate

   In a heatproof bowl, place the chopped dark chocolate. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the cream and milk

   In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and milk. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.

3. 3

   Whisk the egg yolks

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Combine mixtures

   Slowly pour the hot cream and milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

5. 5

   Melt the chocolate

   Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and pour the mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.

6. 6

   Chill

   Divide the chocolate mixture into ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.