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Mocha Pots de Creme

by 12 Kitchens
Calling all chocolate lovers! This mocha pots de creme recipe is quite the decadent dessert with its delicious chocolate and espresso flavors as well as its silky smooth texture. An easy and impressive dessert to make for any holiday or to cozy up with a cup of coffee.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Category Desserts & Frozen Treats
Difficulty Medium
Servings 4 Pots de Creme
Calories 717 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 4-ounce ramekins
  • 1 Ice bath with fine mesh strainer
  • 1 Digital thermometer optional

Ingredients
 
 

  • 226 g Heavy cream
  • 226 g Whole milk
  • 1 Tbs Instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 5 ea Egg yolks
  • 1½ Tbs Granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp Kosher salt
  • 170 g Dark chocolate

Optional Garnishes

  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 Tbs Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ⅛ cup Cocoa nibs

Instructions
 

  • Setup your ice bath with 1 part water and 4 parts ice. Set a smaller bowl with your chocolate inside and place a fine mesh strainer on top. Set aside but close by.
  • Combine the heavy cream, milk, espresso powder, and vanilla in a small pot and bring to a boil.
  • While waiting for your dairy to boil, whisk together the sugar with the egg yolks in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • Temper the boiled dairy into the egg mixture by whisking a small amount of dairy into the egg yolks and returning it all to the pot. Reduce the temperature to medium low and switch to a spatula.
  • While constantly stirring with a spatula, cook the custard until nappe (coats the back of a spoon) or until 170℉.
  • Immediately pour through the mesh strainer into your ice bath over the chocolate. Allow to sit for a couple minutes then whisk until smooth while still in the ice bath.
  • Portion immediately into ramekins and lightly bang on the table to remove any air bubbles. Allow to chill in the fridge for at least two hours.
  • Before serving, whip the heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar until stiff peaks and then place a spoonful on top of the mocha pots de creme. Sprinkle some cocoa nibs on top and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 717kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 40gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1815IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Chocolate dessert, Coffee pairing, cozy recipes, egg yolk heavy dessert, french desserts, Gluten free dessert, Holiday baking, No Bake Recipes, No mixer dessert, Nut free recipes, Quick dessert, Recipes with few ingredients
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