Chocolate Pots de Crème French Custard Recipe Is a No-Bake Dream (5 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) Desserts French Recipes Holidays Low Sodium Recipes Gluten-free

Pots de crème is a French custard that dates back to the 17th century, and literally means "pot of cream." If you're a chocolate lover, this decadent no-bake dessert recipe is a dream come true. Especially because this amazing chocolate dessert looks really fancy, but it's really easy to prepare!

This easy dark chocolate pots de crème recipe only has five simple ingredients, so it's super simple to make. In fact, this  no-bake French custards are ready to refrigerate in only about a half hour!

Here is your shopping list for this French dessert recipe: dark chocolate (check out the health benefits of dark chocolate), heavy cream, egg yolks (save the egg whites for another recipe), granulated sugar and salt. 

This easy French custard recipe is perfect for the holidays, but don't wait for a special occasion to make this delicious chocolate dessert. Chocolate pots de creme is so easy that you can enjoy it any night of the week (and we think you deserve to)! How about make a batch for your special someone on Valentine's Day? You can serve the creamy chocolate pots straight from the ramekin or turn them out onto a plate and top with fresh fruit and a dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa powder. Delish!

Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes, plus 6 hours to refrigerate
Total Time: 30 minutes, plus 6 hours to refrigerate
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• dash of salt

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a saucepot, whisk together the cream, yolks, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until it gets bubbly and thick.
2. Add the cream mixture to a blender along with the chopped chocolate. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into four ramekins. Pop in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Serve. Top with whipped cream, grated chocolate, cocoa powder or fresh berries, if desired. Store the desserts covered in the fridge.

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