MILK CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME

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Make these old-fashioned desserts in their traditional pot-shaped cups or in ramekins. The custards, whose name means "pots of cream," are a scrumptious ending to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 ounces milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
5 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Boiling water
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees with a rack in the lower third. Place eight 4-ounce pots de creme pots or ramekins in a medium roasting pan; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine cream, milk, and chocolates over medium heat. Bring almost to a simmer; remove from the heat. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt. While whisking, add a little of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture to combine. Add the remaining milk mixture, and whisk to combine. Whisk in vanilla. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large liquid measure.
  • Pour approximately 1/2 cup of the egg mixture into each pots de creme pot. Transfer the roasting pan to the oven. Fill pan with enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the pots de creme pots. Bake until the custards are just set in the center, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove the roasting pan from oven. Remove the pots de creme pots from the water, and place on a wire rack to cool. When completely cooled, cover, and transfer to refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours and up to overnight. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Bele Bele
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This is the best pots de creme recipe I've ever tried!


Nadeeshan Madhuwantha
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate.


Nessa Smartt
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Abdullah Al Maksud
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I love the way this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a delicious dessert.


69 story
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This is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone.


Timothy Johnson (Kamoze)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Bernard Coban
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This is a great recipe for a dinner party.


Wakoko charles
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate.


Mohamed Cr7
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This is a delicious and decadent dessert.


Bad boy1
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. My kids even asked for seconds!


Hirendra Bohara
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This is the perfect dessert for a chocolate lover.


Momin Sharopov
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I love the rich chocolate flavor of this pots de creme.


Misoo Alkaabi
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Mulema Frank
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always perfect.


qtband
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


SAIDAL Isak
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Hunter Davis
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This is the best pots de creme recipe I've tried! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.