Chocolate Pot de Creme is the ultimate chocolate fix! Rich and creamy, with an intense chocolate flavor, one pot is satisfying but always leaves me wanting more…….
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What is Pot de Creme?
Pot de Creme is a French dessert custard dating to the 17th century. The name means “pot of custard” or “pot of cream”, which also refers to the porcelain cups in which the dessert is served.
Silky smooth and decadently rich, this easy Pot de Creme recipe, flavored with Mexican chocolate, tops the list of every chocoholic’s dream. Denser than chocolate mousse, but with an incredibly creamy mouthfeel, this is the dessert I crave when I want the ultimate chocolate fix.
And really, who could resist dessert served in these cute little cups?
I’ve had these little pots de creme cups for years. Perched on an upper shelf in my kitchen, I’m still not entirely sure why I kept them. After sifting through my Mum’s kitchen, I just couldn’t bring myself to wrap them in newspaper place them in the box destined for the Army.
Over the years they have held rich soups, dessert mousses and of course their raison d’ entre – pot de creme.
What you’ll need to make this No Bake Pot de Creme recipe
- Whole Milk
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Egg Yolks
- Mexican Chocolate
- Bittersweet Chocolate
- Cinnamon
How to Make Pot de Creme
- Combine the milk and heavy cream in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Beat the egg yolks until combined and then slowly whisk in the milk/cream mixture. TIP: I add a small amount of the milk/cream mixture to the egg yolks while briskly whisking to “temper” the eggs – i.e. to bring them up to the same temperature as the milk so that they don’t cook!
- Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Reduce the heat to low and begin adding the chopped chocolate.
- Continue adding the chocolate and cook until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Strain the mixture (to remove any bits of cooked egg) and divide evenly between the pots (or ramekins!)
- Refrigerate for approximately 2 hours until chilled or overnight.
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Mexican Chocolate Pots de Creme
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup whole cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 disks Mexican chocolate I like Ibarra
- 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
- 1/2 cup whipped cream unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the milk and the heavy cream in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, add the egg yolks and beat until combined. Slowly whisk in the heated milk/cream mixture.
- Transfer the egg yolk/ milk mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for about 2 minutes or until the mixture is slightly thickened.
- Reduce the heat to low and the chopped chocolate. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
- Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup. Divide the mixture between 6 small pots or small bowls.
- Refrigerate until mixture is thoroughly chilled – at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Place a small dollop of unsweetened whipped cream on each pot/bowl. Dust with cinnamon. Serve.
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
May 23, 2011 at 7:52 amNancy your pots of creme looking amazing…both the recipe and the food styling/photography. Just beautiful! I’d love to dig right in!
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:20 pmHi Averie!!
Thank you!! Like you, I am still working hard on the food styling/photography angle!!!
Kristen says
May 23, 2011 at 8:52 amThey are lovely little cups – and the dessert is just as lovely!
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:19 pmThanks Kristen!!!
Lucy Lean says
May 23, 2011 at 8:59 amOMG your photos are so BEAUTIFUL – and love pot au creme – thanks for sharing
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:19 pmAww… Lucy (blushing!!)
Your comment truly made my day/week since your photos are drop dead gorgeous!!
marla says
May 23, 2011 at 9:17 amLove all this chocolate – extra large portion for me please 🙂 xo
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:18 pmHey Marla!!
You definitely could handle a larger portion!!!
Maria says
May 23, 2011 at 12:06 pmThese look heavenly!
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:17 pmHi Maria!!
Thank you! Hope all is well with you and the little pea!!!
Emily says
May 23, 2011 at 6:29 pmOh, Nancy! I am beyond excited about this post and recipe! Pot de creme is actually becoming one of my all-time favorite desserts, so this came at the perfect time. Thanks for sharing (and love the photos!)!
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:17 pmHi Emily!!! Definitely a classic dessert and so ridiculously easy to make. So glad that you liked the photo!!
Lentil Breakdown says
May 23, 2011 at 10:03 pm“Mmm…need pots de creme now,” she said all Homer Simpson-like but meant it.
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:16 pmI know exactly how Homer feels sometimes… scary!!
Judy says
May 24, 2011 at 5:03 amLove how you staged these! I am certain this will be in heaven, just gotta be.
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:15 pmHi Judy!!
Thank you!! I played around with this for a bit before I finally came up with something I was satisfied with – still working on that styling angle!! I do hope this is in heaven – no guilt over the calories then!!!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
May 24, 2011 at 6:55 amLooks good Nancy! I have some Ibarra sitting in my pantry right now. I might just have to make these 🙂
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:14 pmThanks Brandon – they are really good and just the thing when you want that punch of chocolate!
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says
May 24, 2011 at 10:23 amOk, wow. Those look amazing. I wouldn’t mind one right now… followed by a Tuesday afternoon nap! 🙂
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:13 pmI’m with you – definitely need a nap after one of these!!
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
May 24, 2011 at 11:05 amMy first foray into making something I thought ‘fancy’ was, let’s just say…a LOT of years ago and it was Pots de Creme. I think I was in college, had a working knowledge of French and thought I was oh so sophisticated making something with a French name.
You said it…they pack a powerful punch and are still such a favorite of mine. My daughter asked once, ‘Aren’t they just pudding?’ No, dear this is not ‘just’ anything and I love the cinnamon touch. I’m with you…perfect.
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:13 pmI remember when my mom made these for the first time – I thought the same thing – that they were OH so elegant!!! It’s funny, my younger son does not like Mexican chocolate but he loved these – the cinnamon is there but it’s not overpowering – would be great with a little coffee and kahlua!!
[email protected] says
May 24, 2011 at 4:53 pmI am glad those little pots ended up in the ‘to keep’ pile… These are so elegant and am sure the chocolate is to die for!
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:11 pmI am glad I kept them too – and these definitely hit the spot when you want something that is ALL about the chocolate!
Priscilla - She's Cookin' says
May 24, 2011 at 9:53 pmYes, you brought out the big guns for this menu, so glad you did – a fruit dessert would pale in comparison! But now I’m craving chocolate 🙂
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:10 pmWell, as they say, “sometimes a girl has gotta do what a girl’s gotta do”!!!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
May 25, 2011 at 5:49 amThey are lovely cups, the delicate handles are so pretty. I love an intense hit of chocolate and these sound like they would do the trick.
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:09 pmDefinitely a hit of chocolate – but fortunately not too sweet!!
lisaiscooking says
May 25, 2011 at 11:56 amYour cups are so pretty, and you’ve thought a perfect dessert for your menu! The cinnamon dusted on top looks delicious.
Nancy says
May 26, 2011 at 9:09 pmThanks Lisa!!! These pots de creme are very rich but REALLY good!!
Valentina says
June 3, 2011 at 5:30 pmNancy, these look amazing. I love all things chocolate and cinnamon — and Ibarra is one of my favorite things!
Nancy says
June 4, 2011 at 10:02 amMe too… in my humble opinion it is an underappreciated chocolate!!!
Trish says
September 26, 2011 at 8:50 amHi, just found this through Yummly and printed it out, I WILL be making it! Can’t wait to dive through the rest of your site. 🙂
One question first though, the “Mexican Chocolate Disks”… do I need to order these special, can they be found in the grocery store (I live in a pretty metropolitan area of Southern California), or can I just use extra “other” chocolate (and if so, do you know how much?)…? THANK YOU!!
Nancy says
September 26, 2011 at 10:20 amHi Trish!! So glad you stopped by the Table!! If you live in Southern California you shouldn’t have any trouble finding the mexican chocolate at all!! I have seen it in many major supermarkets – typically in with all of the hispanic foods. There are two brands that I have used – Ibarra and Nestle. The Ibarra package is very distinctive- it is a six sided yellow box with red!! If for some reason your grocery store doesn’t have it, any of the hispanic grocery stores will have it. If you can’t find it, just use 6 oz. of semi sweet chocolate plus 3 tsp. of cinnamon!! I hope you enjoy the pots de creme!!