Chocolate Pots de Cremes en Croute

For this recipe, we put classic pots de creme in chocolate pastry cups for a dessert that's extra indulgent.


Chocolate Pots de Cremes en Croute

by 1  person


add your rating
add a comment
Servings: 6 cups
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 43 mins
Related Categories: Chocolate Desserts

 
savings in
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2 tablespoons
    unsweetened cocoa
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2/3 cup
    vegetable shortening
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 6 to 7 tablespoons
    cold water
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 3/4 cup
    sugar
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/4 cup
    cornstarch
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 3 cups
    milk
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 4 ounces
    unsweetened chocolate, chopped
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2 teaspoons
    vanilla extract
    see savings
    On Sale
  • egg yolks, beaten
    see savings
    On Sale
  •  
    Sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
    see savings
    On Sale

Directions
1.
Make crust: Stir together the flour, cocoa and salt in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture begins to hold together and all the dough is moistened. Divide dough into sixths. Form each sixth into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
2.
Remove one dough ball at a time and, on a lightly floured surface, roll into a 6-inch circle. Transfer to a 6-ounce ovenproof custard cup. Gently press into bottom and sides of cup. Trim edges. Repeat with remaining dough.
3.
Heat oven to 400 degree F. Line each cup with foil and bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes more or until firm. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4.
Make filling: Stir together sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add milk, chocolate and vanilla, and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Slowly stir 1 cup of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks. Lower heat, then carefully pour egg-yolk mixture into hot filling in pan. Bring just to boiling, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. cover surface with plastic wrap and let cool 10 minutes.
5.
Pour filling mixture into baked crusts. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream. Makes 6 cups.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 725, Total Fat 44.5 g, Saturated Fat 17.5 g, Cholesterol 203 mg, Sodium 168 mg, Carbohydrate 74 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Add Your Review
Related Recipe
 Articles
25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Reindeer Gingerbread Cremes
...A plate of Reindeer Gingerbread Creme cookies, left near the fireplace on Christmas eve, is perhaps... you do bake these Reindeer Gingerbread Cremes alone or with help, be sure to make plenty. You'll want... for the hardworking beasts! Make these Reindeer Gingerbread Cremes! Check out our 25 Days of Christmas Cookies... read more...
25 Days of Christmas Cookies: Irish Creme Delights
...When Christmas cookies carry the name Irish Creme Delights, we kind of expect something fun... of instant espresso coffee powder.) No, the real reason to make these Irish Creme Delights is that they... version of the Oreo cookie. Make these Irish Creme Delights! Check out our 25 Days of Christmas Cookies... read more...
Girl Scouts Debut Mango Creme Cookies
.... And you'll have the chance to sample a brand new flavor: Mango Cremes. Described as "Vanilla and coconut... cookies filled with a tangy mango-flavored creme enhanced with nutrients derived from fruits," three..., and strawberries!" Mango Cremes are also said to contain 15% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin B1, 5... read more...
how tos

shop our favorite products