Chocolate Pots de Creme
This Chocolate Pots de Creme is a rich, indulgent dessert made with semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 874kcal
Ingredients
Chocolate Pots de Creme
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 whole eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1 dash salt
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- 1 cup very hot, strong coffee
Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
To make the Pots de Creme:
- Place the chocolate chips into a blender. Crack in the eggs, then add vanilla and salt. Blend until combined & smooth.
- Warm the cream, careful not to scald, and pour it in a thin stream through the blender (while blending) lid until it's all added. Blend another few seconds, or until smooth.
- Pour the coffee in a thin stream through the blender lid ( while blending) until it's all added. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour mixture into small cups or jars or ramekins, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set.
To make the Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream:
- Beat whipping cream, sugar and vanilla bean paste in large bowl until firm peaks form.
- Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Notes
Top with a bit of orange zest, shaved chocolate or coffee beans if you're feeling extra fancy!
Nutrition
Calories: 874kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 256mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1798IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 5mg