Description
Indulge in this rich Chocolate Espresso Pot de Crème, a velvety custard dessert that perfectly balances decadent dark chocolate with the bold flavor of espresso. It’s a simple yet elegant treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Arrange four 4-ounce ramekins in a baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and espresso powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.
- Slowly temper the egg yolks by gradually whisking about half of the warm cream mixture into the yolks. This prevents the eggs from scrambling.
- Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher to remove any bits of cooked egg.
- Divide the custard evenly among the prepared ramekins.
- Pour hot water into the baking dish around the ramekins, coming about halfway up their sides.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Carefully remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled and firm.
Notes
- For an extra touch of luxury, you can garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings before serving.
- Ensure your chocolate is finely chopped for the smoothest melting.
- The water bath helps the custards cook gently and evenly, creating a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: Approximately 350-400
- Sugar: Approximately 25-30g
- Sodium: Approximately 30-40mg
- Fat: Approximately 25-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-30g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150-180mg