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Chocolate pots de crème recipe are luxurious

Dark and Spicy Chocolate Pots de Crème

Mexican-inspired chocolate baked custards. A luxurious French custard dessert that combines intense dark chocolate with a subtle kick of spice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 16.4gProtein: 4.9gFat: 30.8gSaturated Fat: 18.4gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 35mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 14.6g

Ingredients
  

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp caster sugar
  • 300 ml double cream reserve 50ml for cream topping
  • 125 ml milk
  • 75 g quality dark chocolate minimum 70% cocoa solids
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground dried chillies
  • 1 tbsp icing sugar for cream topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 150oC and have ready 4 ramekins and a roasting tin.
  • Sift caster sugar and whisk together with the egg yolks until frothy.
  • Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a saucepan with 250ml of the cream, all the milk and the spices. Set over a low heat and stir continuously until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is warmed through. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Boil the kettle.
  • Give the egg mixture another whisk, then pour in a small amount of the cream mixture, whisking all the time. Slowly add the rest of the cream mixture, continuing to whisk.
  • Pour the mixture into a jug, then fill each ramekin.
  • Place ramekins into the roasting tin and carefully pour the hot, just boiled water from the kettle into the tin around the ramekins. Fill to about halfway up the ramekins - this will ensure an even bake.
  • Put into the center of the oven and bake for about 45 mins, or until the custards are set but still with a jiggle. The centers will continue to set as they cool.
  • Remove from oven and transfer ramekins onto a wire rack to cool.
  • Place in fridge to chill and set completely for 1-2 hours or overnight.
  • Spoon onto the custards, then sprinkle with finely chopped flakes of dark chocolate.
  • Grab a spoon - or if you have great restraint, save until after the main course.

Notes

To store, securely seal them and store them in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3 days. Freezing is not advisable, as this can compromise its exquisite texture and flavor.
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