Simple Chocolate Pots de Creme – that title sings to me. I am all for simple and chocolate. Combining the two is even better. Actually, that’s pretty easy considering grabbing a chocolate bar or even a handful of chocolate chips is downright simple. But when you add the Pots de Creme to the end of that, this dessert takes on a whole new meaning.
Pots de Creme is simply a rich custard served in a small glass. The consistency of my version is somewhere between a mousse and a custard. But it doesn’t require any fancy ingredients or skills. And the final product is a little bit of chocolaty heaven on a spoon.
Simple Chocolate Pots de Creme
- 1 egg
- 2 T. sugar
- 1/8 t. salt
- 3/4 c. milk*
- 1 c. chocolate chips
- 1 t. vanilla
1. In a small saucepan, combine the egg, sugar and salt. Add the milk and whisk to incorporate. Heat over medium heat until slightly thickened. The mixture should be thick enough to cover the back of a spoon.
2. Remove from heat. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Pour into a serving dish or individual serving dishes and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. The mixture will seem pretty runny at this point but don’t worry, it really firms up as it rests in the refrigerator.
* Note – I use whole milk since that is what we always have on hand. I’m not sure how it would turn out with different milk.
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Sounds perfect! I may put a little whipped cream on top
What a GREAT!!! and EASY!!! dessert. THANKS!!! Geri
Oh no! this looks dangerously easy and good
That looks fantastic and easy… It would make a wonderful dessert for a dinner party! Thanks…
Have a wonderful week end!
~Really Rainey~
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What a delightfully easy recipe. It looks delicious as well. Thanks for sharing it with us. Have a great day.
Oh.My.Goodness. Does this sounds like heaven on a spoon? I’m filing this away to use as part of a special dinner with hubby…Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been thinking about making a sugar-free version of this for some time now…I just never get around to it. I am sure we all have a list like this…
Looks so yummy! I wonder if it would work well in a double-boiler?
Oh, wow. Look at that texture! I think I may try this tonight. And tomorrow. And the next day.
Sound so rich and decedent. I have the perfect little glasses for serving too!
This is both comfort food and gourmet desert. I’m putting the ingredients on my shopping list for Dr. G and Bandwith. Thanks for participating in FF.
Love,
Gollum
Quick and chocolate are definitely two of my favorite words!
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