Dark Chocolate Mint Pots de Crème
Indulge in a decadent dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with refreshing minted custard for a luxurious experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Infuse the Cream: Pour heavy cream into a saucepan, add chopped mint, and heat just below a simmer. Remove from heat and steep for 15 minutes.
- Melt the Chocolate: Pour the mint-infused cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute.
- Whisk the Yolks and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add the chocolate-cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously.
- Strain the Mixture: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into serving cups or ramekins.
- Set in the Refrigerator: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh mint or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate and fresh mint for the best flavor. Avoid boiling the cream to prevent scorching.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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