Chocolate-Nutmeg Pots de Creme Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Nutmeg Pots de Creme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 2 Tbs. sugar; 1 5-oz. can low-fat or fat-free evaporated milk; ⅓ cup low-fat or skim milk; 2 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate, such as Green & Blacks Organic Baking Bar, or 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips; 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, plus more for sprinkling, optional; Pinch of salt; whipped cream for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 Tbs. sugar
1 5-oz. can low-fat or fat-free evaporated milk
⅓ cup low-fat or skim milk
2 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate, such as Green & Blacks Organic Baking Bar, or 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, plus more for sprinkling, optional
Pinch of salt
whipped cream for garnish, optional

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Place 6 1/2-cup ramekins in large roasting pan.
3
Whisk together egg, egg yolk, and sugar in large bowl.
4
Set aside.
5
Bring evaporated milk and milk to a boil in medium saucepan.
6
Remove from heat, and stir in chocolate.
7
Return to heat, and simmer 1 minute, or until chocolate is melted, whisking constantly.
8
Whisk 1/2 cup chocolate mixture into egg mixture.
9
Add remaining chocolate mixture to egg mixture in steady stream, whisking constantly.
10
Stir in vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.
11
Pour 1/3 cup custard into each custard cup.
12
Place roasting pan in oven, and fill half full with boiling water.
13
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until custards are set.
14
Remove custard cups from water bath with tongs, cool, then chill.
15
Serve garnished with whipped cream and sprinkling of ground nutmeg, if using.

366

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 2 Tbs. sugar, 1 5-oz. can low-fat or fat-free evaporated milk, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Nutmeg Pots de Creme falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate-Nutmeg Pots de Creme

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