Craving a rich, decadent dessert that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than crème au chocolat, a French classic known for its smooth, velvety texture and intense chocolate flavor. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect crème au chocolat. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate art of tempering chocolate, we will uncover the secrets to achieving a silky smooth, irresistibly creamy texture that will make your crème au chocolat the star of any occasion.
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CREME AU CHOCOLAT
This French creme au chocolat is very rich but extremely delicious, and guaranteed to please your sweet tooth!
Provided by CBerrier86
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat cream, chocolate, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Pour a little of the melted chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolks; mix until smooth. Pour back into the pot with the remaining chocolate. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until custard thickens slightly. Spoon into small dessert bowls and garnish with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 134.4 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 25.9 mg, Sugar 20.8 g
CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h16m
Yield 6 - 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the chocolate in a blender. Whisk the milk, 1 cup cream, egg yolks, granulated sugar and salt in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the spatula and almost boiling, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Immediately pour the milk mixture over the chocolate in the blender. Cover and hold the lid with a thick kitchen towel; blend until combined and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Divide the chocolate mixture among ramekins or small cups and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Whip the remaining 1/2 cup cream and the confectioners' sugar with a mixer or in the blender until soft peaks form. Top the chilled pots de creme with whipped cream.
CHOCOLATE POTS DE CRèME
At Cafe Tamayo in Saugerties, this rich dessert is topped with whipped cream.
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Bring cream and milk just to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk yolks and sugar in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot chocolate mixture. Strain mixture into another bowl. Cool 10 minutes, skimming any foam from surface.
- Divide custard mixture among six 3/4-cup custard cups or soufflé dishes. Cover each with foil. Place cups in large baking pan. Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up sides of cups. Bake until custards are set but centers still move slightly when gently shaken, about 55 minutes. Remove from water. Remove foil. Chill custards until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME
We served this chocolate Pots de Creme with hazelnut cookies, but store-bought biscotti or other crisp cookies would be equally appropriate.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Bring half-and-half just to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; add chocolate and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, stir together yolks, vanilla, cocoa, salt, and liqueur if desired. With a fork, stir chocolate mixture until smooth, then gradually stir into yolk mixture. Pour through a fine sieve into a glass measuring cup.
- Place 4 custard cups or ramekins (3 to 4 ounces each) in a shallow roasting pan, and divide chocolate mixture among them. Pour hot water into the pan so it reaches halfway up the sides of cups.
- Bake until custards are almost set in centers, about 30 minutes (custards will firm as they cool). Carefully remove cups from hot-water bath; let cool slightly.
- Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate. Just before serving, dollop with whipped cream, if desired.
EXTRA-BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE POTS DE CRèME
This is restaurant-grade pudding you can make at home. It's dense yet buoyant with a profound chocolate flavor thanks to the use of bittersweet and unsweetened chocolate. A healthy dose of salt balances it all out.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a heavy saucepan, bring cream and milk to a boil. Remove from heat; whisk in chopped chocolate until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yolks, sugar and salt. Whisking constantly, slowly pour hot chocolate into yolks. Strain through a very fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl.
- Divide mixture among 2- to 4-ounce espresso cups or small ramekins. Set filled cups in a large roasting pan that has been positioned on center rack of oven. Add hot tap water to pan, halfway up sides of cups. Cover pan with foil; use a fork to prick holes in foil.
- Bake until edges are lightly set (lifting foil to check) but center is still jiggly - it will set as it cools - 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer cups to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving with crème fraîche or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 369, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 78 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams
POTS DE CREME AU CHOCOLAT
I got this recipe from a friend who made them for a dinner party. They were very good. These need to be chilled at least 2 hours.
Provided by TLizSkinn
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Heat cream and sugar in double boiler, stirring constanly until sugar is dissolved.
- Add chocolate, stir until well blended.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place egg yolks in a bowl whip high speed,1 minute.
- Reduce speed and gradually add cream mixture, whip until well blended.
- Fill 6 (6 ounce) custard cupd 2/3 full.
- Place cups in a 13 x 9 pan and pour boilding water into pan around cups to about 1 1/2 inches deep.
- Bake 20- 25 minutes or until firm.
- Chill 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 266, Sodium 38.4, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.6, Protein 4.4
CREME AU CHOCOLAT
To make this classic dish a little less rich, I substitute milk for the heavy cream that conventionally serves as its base, combining it with a dash of flour and a little egg to create a light pastry cream, to which I add enough chocolate to make a dark, intensely flavored dessert that can be served with or without cookies. It will keep in the refrigerator for a week or so. Be certain to cover it well with plastic wrap to keep it from absorbing other flavors in the refrigerator.
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the milk and instant coffee to a boil in a saucepan.
- Meanwhile, place the egg, egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and mix well. Add the flour and mix it in well.
- Whisk about 1 cup of the hot milk and coffee into the egg mixture in the bowl and combine well. Then, pour the contents of the bowl into the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Transfer the hot mixture to a bowl, add the chocolate pieces, and mix every 2 or 3 minutes, until the chocolate has melted and is mixed in well. Cool. Serve with cookies, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 60 milligrams, Sugar 33 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREME AU CHOCOLAT - CHOCOLATE CREAM
Deliciously dark and decadent, this treat comes from the Creole chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Chilling time not included in preparation time.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Creole
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler; add hot water to make a smooth paste.
- Beat egg whites to stiff peaks; beat egg yolks until very light.
- Add chocolate mixture to beaten egg yolks; fold in egg whites, vanilla and salt.
- Place in a bowl and chill thoroughly.
- Serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 191.8, Sodium 84.7, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.7, Protein 5.9
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will make a big difference in the final product. Look for chocolate that is at least 60% cacao content.
- Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process that helps to stabilize it and prevent it from becoming grainy. This is especially important if you are using chocolate chips or chunks.
- Don't overcook the eggs: The eggs in the crème au chocolat should be cooked just until they are thickened and creamy. Overcooking them will make them tough and rubbery.
- Let the crème au chocolat cool completely: Before you serve it, let the crème au chocolat cool completely. This will help it to set and develop its full flavor.
Conclusion:
Crème au chocolat is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for other desserts. It is also a great way to use up leftover chocolate. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious crème au chocolat that will impress your friends and family.
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