Pots de Chocolat Recipe Soma Sengupta

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   Adjust rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

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   Place 1 1/2 cups cream in small, heavy saucepan over low heat.

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   Place remaining 1/2 cup cream and chocolate in top of a large double boiler over hot water on moderate heat.

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   In a mixing bowl, stir yolks lightly just to mix do not beat until foamy

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   Scald the rest of the cream, stir in sugar and salt and remove from heat.

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   Stir chocolate mixture with a small wire whisk until perfectly smooth.

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   Off heat, add hot cream to chocolate very gradually, stirring constantly to keep smooth.

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   Gradually stir chocolate mixture into yolks and stir in vanilla.

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   Return mixture to top of double boiler over hot water on low heat and cook, stirring constantly with rubber spatula for 3 minutes.

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    Strain through a fine strainer into a pitcher.

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    Pour into individual cups (custard cups, heatproof coffee cups, etc,).

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    Do not fill all the way.

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    Place in a shallow baking pan and pour hot water half the depth of the cups.

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    Cover the cups, with aluminum foil if you dont have covers.

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    Bake for 22 minutes.

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    Dont worry, its done.

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    Dont poke it with anything, it will become firmer as it chills

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    Cool on a wire rack with cover removed, then refrigerate a few hours.

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    Serve with a spoonful of sweetened whipped cream on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.