Pots de Creme Recipe

Name: Pots de Creme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons brandy; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 4 eggs, at room temperature; 8 ounces (1 cup) very hot strong coffee; Brandy Whipped Cream, recipe follows; Chocolate bar, for shaving over; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon brandy

Servings: persons

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 eggs, at room temperature
8 ounces (1 cup) very hot strong coffee
Brandy Whipped Cream, recipe follows
Chocolate bar, for shaving over
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon brandy

1
Place the chocolate chips in a blender.
2
Add the brandy, vanilla, salt and eggs and turn on the blender.
3
While it is blending, remove the circular disk from the blender lid and very slowly pour in the very hot coffee.
4
(It is essential that the coffee be extremely hot in order for the final product to be the right consistency and texture.)
5
Blend until the mixture is smooth and fairly free of visible bits of chocolate, 20 to 30 seconds.
6
Pour the mixture into 3 large glasses, such as snifters, or 10 demitasse cups, leaving plenty of room to add a heap of whipped cream later.
7
Place in the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 hours so the mixture has a chance to set.
8
Before serving, spoon in the Brandy Whipped Cream and decorate with shaved chocolate
9
Add the heavy cream and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip until it forms soft peaks.
10
Add the brandy and mix in.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, 2 teaspoons brandy, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pots de Creme

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