Description
Rich chocolate pots offer a luxurious French-inspired dessert that melts effortlessly on your palate. Silky smooth chocolate mingles with delicate cream, creating an indulgent experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) espresso powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) kosher salt
Instructions
- Gently warm cream and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges, approximately 175°F.
- In a separate mixing bowl, carefully separate egg yolks and whisk until smooth and slightly pale.
- Gradually introduce a small portion of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking continuously to prevent curdling and create a smooth tempered base.
- Slowly transfer the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, maintaining low heat and stirring consistently for 10-12 minutes until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and immediately incorporate chocolate, sea salt, and espresso powder, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Position a fine mesh strainer over a clean bowl and carefully pour the chocolate custard through, eliminating any potential lumps and ensuring a silky texture.
- Distribute the velvety mixture evenly among 6 ramekins, gently tapping to release air bubbles.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the dessert to set and develop a rich, decadent profile before serving chilled.
Notes
- Tempering eggs carefully prevents scrambling, ensuring a silky smooth texture by gradually introducing hot cream while constantly whisking.
- Choosing high-quality dark chocolate with 70% cocoa solids dramatically enhances the richness and depth of flavor in the dessert.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and milk with coconut cream and almond milk, maintaining the same creamy consistency.
- Customize the intensity by adjusting espresso powder – use less for a subtle coffee hint or more for a pronounced mocha undertone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg