Nitrate & Nitrite Free Chocolate Pots de Crème
Total time2 hr 55 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time35 min
4.8(12)
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6 servings
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For serving
- lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the chopped chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and set a fine-mesh strainer over it.
- 2
Combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture just begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges — do not let it boil.
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