Chocolate Orange Pots de Creme

Pots de Creme is a traditional French dessert that translates to ‘pots of cream’ in English. It is a rich and creamy custard-like dessert often flavored with chocolate or vanilla.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 155 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate Orange Pots de Creme

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 2 teaspoon Orange zest
• 4 unit Egg yolks
• 50 gram Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt
• 4 tablespoon Whipped cream
• 4 unit Orange segments
• 4 unit Mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a saucepan, melt the dark chocolate over low heat. Stir in the orange zest.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and creamy.
4. Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
5. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
6. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the chocolate mixture, whisking constantly.
7. Divide the mixture among 4 ramekins or small oven-safe dishes.
8. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pots de creme are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
10. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool to room temperature.
11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set.
12. Serve topped with whipped cream, orange segments, and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 20g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.