Milk-Chocolate Pots de Creme
Recipe from Food & Wine

Pot de creme ("pot of cream") is a traditional French custard typically served in a pot-shaped cup. This milk-chocolate version from pastry chef Frank Urso is supersilky and dense.


Milk-Chocolate Pots de Creme
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Ingredients
  • 10  ounces
    milk chocolate, finely chopped
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  • 3  ounces
    bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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  • 1  cup
    milk
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  • 1  cup
    heavy cream
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  • 1/4  cup
    sugar
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  • large egg yolks
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    Creme fraiche and chocolate shavings, for garnish
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Directions
1.
In a large heatproof bowl, combine the milk and bittersweet chocolates.
2.
In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, heavy cream, and sugar to a boil, whisking constantly until the sugar is dissolved. In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in half of the hot cream. Whisk the egg-and-cream mixture into the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the custard coats the back of the spoon, about 4 minutes. Pour the custard over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
3.
Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until very smooth, about 1 minute. Pour the mixture into eight 4-ounce ramekins and refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours.
4.
Let the pots de creme stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Garnish with creme fraiche and chocolate shavings; serve.

MAKE AHEAD
The pots de creme can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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