Easy Pots de Crème

Hot coffee is used to emulsify the egg yolks and melt the chocolate in this simplified blender version of French pots de crème.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 360 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons white sugar
• 5 egg yolks
• 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 cup very strong, very hot coffee
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup half-and-half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add heavy cream and half-and-half; blend again. Add chocolate and vanilla extract and blend until chocolate is very finely chopped. Carefully pour hot coffee through the opening while blender is running; blend until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Step 2

Pour mixture into small serving dishes. Let cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.