EXTRA-BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE POTS DE CRèME
Provided by simmerandsauce
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Step 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. In a heavy saucepan, bring cream and milk to a boil. Remove from heat, and whisk in chopped chocolate until smooth.
- Step 2 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.
- Step 3 Divide mixture among 5 small ramekins. Set filled cups in a large roasting pan that has been positioned on the center rack of the oven. Add hot tap water to the pan, halfway up sides of cups. Cover the pan with foil, use a fork to prick holes in foil.
- Step 4 Bake until edges are lightly set (lifting the 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 creme fraiche or whipped cream.
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 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 PISTACHIO POTS DE CRèME
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread the pistachios on a baking sheet and toast 5 minutes. Let the pistachios cool, then transfer to a food processor, with the confectioners' sugar and salt. Process until it has the consistency of damp sand, about 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream and .75 cup of the pistachio mixture (reserve the rest for garnish). Simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat, cover and let stand 20 minutes. Return the pot to the heat and return to a simmer.
- Place the chocolate in a large bowl. Strain the pistachio cream through a fine-mesh sieve over the chocolate; press down on the pistachio solids with a rubber spatula to extract as much flavor as possible. Whisk until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yolks, granulated sugar and a pinch of salt. Whisking constantly, pour in the hot chocolate mixture until combined. Divide the mixture among six 6-ounce ramekins. Transfer ramekins to a baking dish that fits them snugly. Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover with foil and prick foil with a fork. Bake until the pots de crème are set but jiggle slightly when nudged, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm. Serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkling of the reserved pistachios.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 400, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 139 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams
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