Pot de Creme
Rich decadant chocolate dessert topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Servings 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 1/2 cup Milk
- 9 oz Semi Sweet Chocolate
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 6 Egg Yolks
Instructions
- 1. Separate the yolks from the egg whites. (Place egg whites in a Ziploc bag to be used later for another recipe) Set yolks to the side. 2. Place milk and heavy cream in heavy bottomed pan on medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Pour in sugar and stir. Heat until just boiling. 3. Pour milk mixture into egg yolks 1/4 cup at a time making sure to constantly whisk. Once half of the milk mixture has tempered the eggs, pour it back into the pot. Whisk constantly for the next 3-4 minutes. Once the custard is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, add in chocolate. Continue to whisk for the next 3-4 minutes. Turn stove off. Add in vanilla. 4. Pour custard into prepared dish or jars. Let cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Top with whipped cream.
