Chocolate Pots de Crème
Photograph of three white ramekins with smooth hot chocolate on saucers
Photograph of three white ramekins with smooth hot chocolate on saucers
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Level Easy
Serving 6 to 8 servings
Prep 15 min
Cook 33 min
Total 48 min
Prep 15 min
Cook 33 min

Chocolate Pots de Crème are a very special, elegant dessert. Great for Valentine's Day or entertaining, these individual chocolate custards are sinfully delicious!

Chocolate Pots de Crème exude sophistication and decadence, making them an ideal treat for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day or a dinner party. This NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® creation offers a luxurious dessert experience with each creamy bite. Made with the finest NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, these custards are rich and velvety, ensuring a delightful sensation on your palate.

Ideal for impressing guests or indulging in a romantic evening treat, Chocolate Pots de Crème deliver an effortlessly elegant finish to any meal. Despite its sophisticated taste, this dessert is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it accessible for any home cook looking to create something memorable.

Celebrate love and special moments with these exquisite chocolate custards. Whether it’s for a holiday, a special occasion, or just because, this gluten-free and nut-free dessert is sure to win hearts and satiate chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

Desserts
Chocolate Pots de Crème
NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®
Chocolate Pots de Crème
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
15 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
33 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
6 servings

Chocolate Pots de Crème are a very special, elegant dessert. Great for Valentine's Day or entertaining, these individual chocolate custards are sinfully delicious!

Chocolate Pots de Crème exude sophistication and decadence, making them an ideal treat for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day or a dinner party. This NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® creation offers a luxurious dessert experience with each creamy bite. Made with the finest NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, these custards are rich and velvety, ensuring a delightful sensation on your palate.

Ideal for impressing guests or indulging in a romantic evening treat, Chocolate Pots de Crème deliver an effortlessly elegant finish to any meal. Despite its sophisticated taste, this dessert is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it accessible for any home cook looking to create something memorable.

Celebrate love and special moments with these exquisite chocolate custards. Whether it’s for a holiday, a special occasion, or just because, this gluten-free and nut-free dessert is sure to win hearts and satiate chocolate cravings.

Directions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 300° F.

Step 2

Place morsels, milk and cream in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and completely smooth. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Whisk egg yolks and sugar in small mixer bowl until thoroughly mixed. Whisk about 1 tablespoon chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Continue to gradually add chocolate mixture until combined. Pour evenly into six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Pour hot water into dish to 1/2-inch depth (about half way up sides of ramekins).

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutes or until custards are set around edges and centers still move. Cool ramekins in dish until cool enough to handle. Remove ramekins from water and place in refrigerator to cool completely. Once cool; cover with plastic wrap. Custards can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300° F.

Step 2

Place morsels, milk and cream in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and completely smooth. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Whisk egg yolks and sugar in small mixer bowl until thoroughly mixed. Whisk about 1 tablespoon chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Continue to gradually add chocolate mixture until combined. Pour evenly into six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Pour hot water into dish to 1/2-inch depth (about half way up sides of ramekins).

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutes or until custards are set around edges and centers still move. Cool ramekins in dish until cool enough to handle. Remove ramekins from water and place in refrigerator to cool completely. Once cool; cover with plastic wrap. Custards can be made up to 2 days in advance.

Ingredients

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