Chocolate Pot De Crème Recipe

Chocolate Pot de Crème Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chocolate Mixture

   In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of sea salt. Heat over medium heat until just simmering.

2. 2

   Melt the Chocolate

   Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chopped bittersweet chocolate to the hot cream mixture and stir until fully melted and smooth.

3. 3

   Whisk in Egg Yolks

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and vanilla extract. Gradually add a small amount of the warm chocolate mixture to the egg yolks to temper them, then whisk the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.

4. 4

   Cook the Mixture

   Return the saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not let it boil.

5. 5

   Strain and Cool

   Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps. Let it cool slightly, then pour into individual serving cups or ramekins.

6. 6

   Chill

   Refrigerate the pots de crème for at least 4 hours or until set.

7. 7

   Serve

   Before serving, drizzle with homemade caramel sauce, sprinkle with sea salt, top with whipped cream, and garnish with shaved chocolate.