Chocolate Pots de Crème
Gifted by: Fiesta
Chocolate Pots de Crème is a dessert you must try. The semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (depending on which you choose) and instant espresso powder make this such a sweet treat. Serve it when it's slightly warm, and top it with whipped cream and raspberries.
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Ingredients
- 7 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- Pinch of salt
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°. Have ready four 8oz ramekins or other oven proof bowls, a large roasting or baking pan, and a small pot of simmering water.
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Place chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Heat and stir the half-and-half, sugar, instant espresso, and salt over medium heat until mixture is hot. Pour over chocolate. Set the bowl of chocolate over the pot of simmering water and whisk until smooth.
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Remove from the pot of simmering water and let the mixture cool slightly, then whisk in the egg yolks and vanilla.
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Divide the mixture among the bowls and place in a roasting pan. Fill the pan with the hot water from the sauce pan, about half-way up the sides of the dishes.
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Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the sides of the custards are set but the center is still wobbly.
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Cool on a wire rack and serve when slightly warm, garnished with whipped cream and raspberries.
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