French Silk Pots De Crème

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

French Silk Pots De Crème – A Silky Smooth Chocolate Dream

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

2 hours 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

592

Sugar

51g

Fat

47g

French Silk Pots De Crème is a classic French dessert, also known as chocolate pudding or chocolate mousse. The word “silk” perfectly describes the texture of this dessert—it is incredibly smooth, creamy, and silky. This dessert is made with rich, dark chocolate, eggs, butter, and cream, resulting in a heavenly chocolate dream. It is usually served in individual ramekins and garnished with whipped cream and fresh berries. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it is a special celebration or a cozy night in with your loved one.

Instructions

1.	Heat half-and-half and heavy cream over medium heat in a saucepan until steaming.
2.	Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat together egg yolks and egg until pale and thick.
3.	Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into eggs, whisking constantly until smooth.
4.	Pour mixture back into saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking constantly until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5.	Remove from heat and add in chopped chocolate, whisking until melted.
6.	Add in softened butter, powdered sugar, and Mexican vanilla, whisk until the mixture is completely smooth.
7.	Pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove any lumps.
8.	Divide the mixture evenly among six 6-ounce ramekins.
9.	Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture in each ramekin.
10.	Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days.
11.	Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

PROS

French Silk Pots De Crème is decadent, delicious, and silky smooth.

It is perfect for a fancy dinner party or a romantic evening dessert.

Incredibly rich and indulgent, this dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream come true.

CONS

French Silk Pots De Crème is high in calories, sugar, and fat.

It is not suitable for people with dairy allergies or for those who are lactose intolerant.

This dessert requires some effort and time to prepare, so it is not recommended for novice cooks.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chocolate is known to have some health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, improving heart health, and boosting brain function.
The eggs and dairy in this recipe provide high-quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.

	1 cup chopped chocolate ( I combined bittersweet , and two other types of unsweetened chocolate )
	1 1/2 cups half-and-half
	1 cup heavy cream
	4 egg yolks
	1 whole egg
	1/2 cup butter , softened
	1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
	1 teaspoon mexican vanilla