Chocolate Pots de Creme

5 from 11 votes

Chocolate pots de crème is a rich, creamy, decadent dessert that’s served in little “pots” or ramekins for the perfect homemade sweet treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Servings: servings

In a medium pot, add cream, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Over medium heat, constantly stir mixture (yes, constantly!) until steaming hot (almost simmering) and the mixture thickens enough to pass the wooden spoon test.
The wooden spoon test will help check whether your cream mixture has thickened to a custard. Stir your mixture until it's steaming hot and about to simmer (roughly 10 minutes). Right before it's about to simmer, you'll start to feel a bit of resistance as you stir and the mixture thickens. Then use your finger to trace a line on the back of a wooden spoon. If there is a creamy coating on the back of the spoon and the line remains strong and visible (not faint), the custard is thick enough and it’s done! See the video for step-by-step instructions!
Add chocolate (and instant espresso if desired) and stir until melted.
Pour mixture into a blender and blend until creamy smooth.
Pour into individual ramekins or small bowls, and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 90 minutes before serving.
Garnish with whipped cream, shaved chocolate or sliced strawberries (or all of them!).
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Keep your heat at medium, not high, to prevent burning!
Stir your mixture the entire time it is over heat to ensure eggs don’t scramble!