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60-Min Stovetop Chocolate Pot de Crème

URL: https://alexandracooks.com/2018/02/13/chocolate-pots-de-creme-stovetop-method-no-water-bath/

Ingredients

The pot de crème

  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup 2% or whole milk
  • 8 large egg yolks
  • 12 oz bittersweet chocolate chips or bars
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)

The whipped cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat the cream and milk until scalding hot.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl and slowly whisk in the hot milk mixture.
  3. Return the mixture to the pan and cook until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and add the chocolate and sugar, whisking until melted.
  5. Strain the mixture to remove any curdled egg.
  6. Add salt, vanilla, and Grand Marnier if using, then divide into serving glasses.
  7. Refrigerate until set for at least 1 hour.
  8. Make the whipped cream by beating the cream until soft peaks form, then add sugar, salt, and vanilla.
  9. Serve the pot de crème with whipped cream on top and shaved chocolate if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
10
Calories
250
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
18g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
50mg
Cholesterol
200mg

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