Chocolate Pots de Creme is a classic French dessert that is rich, creamy, and intensely chocolatey. Traditionally made in a bain-marie in the oven, this slow cooker version is just as delicious and incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have this decadent dessert ready to enjoy in no time.
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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.
SLOW-COOKER CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME
Lunch on the go just got a whole lot sweeter. Tuck jars of rich chocolate custard into lunch bags for a midday treat. These desserts in a jar are fun for picnics, too. -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place cream, chocolate and espresso in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until chocolate is melted and cream is hot, 4 minutes. Whisk to combine., In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar and salt until blended but not foamy. Slowly whisk in cream mixture; stir in extract. , Ladle egg mixture into eight 4-ounce jars. Center lids on jars and screw on bands until fingertip tight. Add hot water to a 7-qt. slow cooker; place jars in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until set, about 4 hours. Remove jars from slow cooker; cool on counter for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. , If desired, top with whipped cream, grated chocolate and raspberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 34g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE POTS DE CRèME (COOKING FOR 2)
Don't let the French name fool you-these might be the quickest, easiest desserts you'll ever make (and if you're wondering, it's pronounced "poh-deh-crem"). Pots de crème are surprisingly simple baked custards, and this indulgent chocolate version is the ideal for a date night at home. They're sophisticated, rich and elegant and sized just right.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chocolate chips, sugar, salt and vanilla in blender.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream uncovered on High, in 20-second increments, 1 to 2 minutes or until cream begins to boil. Pour hot cream into blender; cover and blend until smooth.
- Pour chocolate mixture into 2 small dessert bowls. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until set and cold. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 1/2 g
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.
CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME
This recipe is from "The New James Beard Cookbook" and is being posted in response to a request.
Provided by taylortwo
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put heavy cream in top of a double boiler.
- Add sugar.
- Place over boiling water and scald (i.e., heat almost to boiling).
- Remove from heat and add chocolate and stir until completely melted.
- Beat egg yolks and gradually beat them into the hot chocolate cream mixture.
- Place top of double boiler over boiling water again and cook, stirring constantly, until well thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and then pour into 6-8 small custard cups (1/2 cup size).
- When cool, place in refrigerator to chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.7, Fat 46.7, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 299, Sodium 39.1, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 35.4, Protein 6.3
CHOCOLATE POTS DE CRèME
These pots de crème are ridiculously easy and ridiculously good. Don't despair if you don't have eight 4-ounce ramekins; you can use a variety of teacups, prep bowls, or even canning jars of any size. You can also make these a few days ahead of time if you like. Just be sure to wrap them tightly in plastic and remove any particularly stinky items from the refrigerator (chocolate is prone to absorbing neighboring odors).
Yield MAKES 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl and set aside.
- Combine the cream, half-and-half, salt, and 3 tablespoons of the sugar in a medium saucepan and put over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until it starts to approach a simmer, about 4 minutes-you'll know it's ready when small bubbles appear around the edge of the pan. Remove from the heat.
- Combine the egg yolks and the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl, and whisk until combined and smooth. Whisking the eggs constantly, slowly pour in about 1 cup of the milk mixture. Then pour the yolk mixture into the pan, whisking constantly until smooth.
- Put the pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly with a heatproof rubber spatula, until the mixture is thick and about the consistency of a pureed soup, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Then slowly and gently stir with a whisk-try not to incorporate any air. When smooth, add the vanilla extract and stir again to blend. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into a large-lipped measuring cup.
- Divide evenly into eight 4-ounce cups or ramekins and refrigerate, uncovered. After 2 hours, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours longer.
- To serve, let the ramekins come to room temperature (about 30 minutes) and then top with the whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
- The type of chocolate you use has a significant impact on the flavor and texture of this luscious dessert. With bittersweet chocolate (60 to 65 percent cacao), the pots will be intensely chocolaty and almost truffle-like; using semisweet chocolate (around 52 percent cacao) yields a sweeter, mellower, more pudding-like treat.
CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME FOR TWO
These rich, elegant chocolate custards are the perfect end to a romantic dinner for two.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 5h25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bring 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream, the espresso, and vanilla to a simmer; pour over chocolate in a medium bowl. Let sit for 3 minutes; whisk until smooth.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together egg yolk, sugar, and a pinch of coarse salt; add warm chocolate mixture in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Strain custard through a fine sieve into a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Place 2 teacups in the center of a baking dish. Divide custard between cups, and fill pan with enough boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the teacups. Cover tightly with foil; poke several holes in foil. Bake until custard is set around edges but wobbly in center, about 25 minutes.
- Remove cups from water bath, and let custards cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and up to 2 days. Before serving, whisk remaining 2 tablespoons cream to soft peaks, and dollop over pots de creme.
LIGHTER CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME
These individual baked puddings are perfect for parties.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a shallow baking pan with a cloth towel, and set aside. Place cocoa powder in a medium mixing bowl. In another bowl, combine skim milk and evaporated milk. Slowly whisk about 3 tablespoons milk mixture into cocoa powder until it forms a thick paste. Whisk in remaining milk mixture until thoroughly combined, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, egg white, granulated sugar, and salt, and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Whisk in cocoa-milk mixture until completely combined. Divide the mixture among six 3-ounce pot de creme molds or six 3-ounce ramekins, and place in the prepared baking pan; fill the baking pan halfway with hot water. Transfer to the oven to bake until the puddings are set and leave no residue on your finger when lightly touched, about 25 minutes. Remove the baking pan from the oven, then remove the puddings from the water bath. Transfer the puddings to a wire rack, and let cool 20 to 30 minutes. When ready to serve, dust the puddings with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 g, Cholesterol 72 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 134 g
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.)
RAW CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME
If you're like me, the idea of chocolate and avocados is not an appealing one. You probably think of some bizarre chocolate guacamole or maybe you wonder why anyone would want to ruin chocolate by added avo to it. I'm not a big fan of avocados, so I was hesitant to try this recipe for raw chocolate pots de creme which is made with avocado. Do not hesitate! This is so goooood!! Believe me when I say you can't even tell it's made with avo... This recipe is from Jennifer Cornbleet's Raw for Dessert. I added a little cinnamon to mine to give it a Mexican flair...more at bellaraw.blogspot.com This recipe is made with 1/2 cup date paste: www.recipezaar.com/raw-date-paste-415833
Provided by happybella
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 2 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the date paste, agave syrup and vanilla extract in a blender and process until smooth.
- Add avocado and process until blended.
- Add cocoa, cinnamon and coconut oil and process until fully incorporated (I had trouble getting it to mix in the blender so I mixed the cocoa and coconut oil in by hand).
- Pour the mixture evenly into 6 (6 oz) ramekins, spreading it with a small offset spatula. Chill in the fridge for about 2 hours before serving. Stored in the fridge, Chocolate Pots de Creme will keep for about five days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 5.4, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 3.2
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the pots de crème will be. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Make sure your heavy cream is cold before you start making the pots de crème. This will help the custard to set properly.
- Don't overcook the custard. The custard is done when it is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let the pots de crème cool completely before serving. This will help them to firm up and develop their full flavor.
- Serve the pots de crème with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, fresh berries, or shaved chocolate.
Conclusion:
Chocolate pots de crème are a delicious and elegant dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making them a perfect dessert for busy weeknights or special occasions. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect chocolate pots de crème every time.
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