Pots de Creme with Chocolate, Chile and Espresso

Name: Pots de Creme with Chocolate, Chile and Espresso
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups light cream or half-and-half; 2 dried ancho chilesstemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped; 4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar; Pinch of salt; 6 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; Boiling water; Lightly sweetened whipped cream and dulce de leche, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer.
3
Add the chiles, cover and set aside to steep for 45 minutes.
4
Strain the cream into a bowl and discard the chiles.
5
In a medium saucepan, combine the chocolate and 1/2 cup of the strained cream and cook over low heat, stirring, until the chocolate is melted.
6
Whisk in the sugar and salt.
7
Stir the remaining strained cream into the saucepan.
8
Gently warm the chocolate cream over low heat.
9
In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks until slightly thickened.
10
At low speed, beat in one-fourth of the warm chocolate cream along with the vanilla and espresso powder.
11
Return the mixture to the chocolate cream in the saucepan and cook over low heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
12
Set six 4-ounce ramekins in a baking pan and divide the custard among them.
13
Fill the pan with enough boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
14
Cover the pan with foil and poke several holes in the top.
15
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the custards are just set and a dark rim has formed around the edge.
16
Remove the foil and let the custards cool in the water, about 20 minutes.
17
Refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours.
18
Serve with whipped cream and warmed dulce de leche.

885

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 1/4 cups light cream or half-and-half, 2 dried ancho chilesstemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped, 4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Pots de Creme with Chocolate, Chile and Espresso 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!