Milk Chocolate Pots De Crème Recipe
A classic dessert translating to 'jars of cream,' served in a hollowed-out orange for delight.
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Ingredients
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Pots de Crème
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Oranges
Cut the tops off the oranges and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a hollow shell. Set aside.
- 2
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, melt the milk chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Heat the Cream and Milk
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and whole milk. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.
- 4
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- 5
- 6
Bake the Pots de Crème
Pour the chocolate mixture into the hollowed-out orange shells. Place the oranges in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the oranges. Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 30 minutes, or until set.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
