By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 26, 2018
Chocolate Pots de Creme is the perfect holiday dessert. It’s simple, it’s delicious, and it’s so cute. These little pots de creme are rich and chocolatey, with the most amazing texture. I love these as Christmas and holiday desserts!
Chocolate Pots de Creme
Pots de Creme are such a simple and traditional dessert. They’re not over the top, they’re not complicated, but the flavor is enough to impress anyone and everyone. Plus they are so beautiful and look real classy in those little pots! Sometimes presentation counts, and these definitely pass the pretty test.
This Chocolate Pots de Creme recipe is really rich, so you don’t need much. The texture is somewhere between pudding, mousse, and custard . It’s thicker than pudding, not quite as fluffy as mousse, but just as creamy as custard. It’s really amazing, and makes for an easy dessert that everyone will love.
I love the idea of serving these Chocolate Pots de Creme as a Christmas dessert (or on Christmas Eve). I’d eat them any time, for any reason (or for no reason), but they are perfect for holidays . Serve them on New Year’s Eve , serve them on Valentine’s Day , serve them for dessert on Easter , or serve them for a special occasion.
These Chocolate Pots de Creme are so simple yet so delicious. Serve them for any holiday or occasion!
Easy Pots de Creme
Pots de creme is a tasty pudding-like dessert. It’s a french dessert that literally translates to “pot of cream” or “pot of custard”. This is a super simple no bake dessert and it tastes amazing. The texture is thicker than pudding but not quite as thick as your typical custards, so it’s got a style all its own. It’s light and chocolatey and oh so delicious!
Chocolate Pots de Creme Ingredients:
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Ultra fine sugar
- Egg
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
- Espresso powder (optional)
- Kosher salt
How to Make Chocolate Pots de Creme
I love no bake desserts like this chocolate pots de creme because it’s extra easy. No need to turn the oven on, just mix and refrigerate!
- Mix chocolate chips, sugar, salt, and espresso powder (if using) in a food processor or blender. You want to grind it into a fine mixture.
- Whisk the egg and add it into the food processor with the chocolate mixture, then pulse just until smooth.
- Heat the heavy cream in the microwave until it starts to bubble and boil.
- Switch the food processor to low, then slowly pour in the cream and blend.
- Add in the vanilla extract and continue mixing.
- Pour the chocolate into small pots or ramekins (this recipe makes 6 servings, but you can make the portions larger or smaller if desired).
- Cover the pots with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the chocolate firm.
Can you make pots de creme ahead of time?
Pots de creme is easy to make ahead of time. They need to be stored in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set, but they can sit in the fridge for up to 3 days. So these are a great dessert to prepare in advance for Christmas or any holiday. They’re also easy to store if you have extras.
How to Serve Chocolate Pots de Creme
I think preparing chocolate pots de creme for serving is one of the funnest parts. The little pots are essentially a part of the recipe, so they’re already super cute and presentable for a nice dessert. I would generally recommend taking them out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving so that they aren’t too cold, but they taste just as good straight out of the fridge.
Garnishing these little guys is the fun part. You can get creative and serve them however you like, so feel free to get fancy or just keep it simple. I used a bit of whipped cream on top and a sprinkle of cocoa powder with mint leaves for mine.
Here are a few more garnishing ideas for you:
- Top with cream or serve without
- Sprinkle on confectioner’s sugar, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or espresso powder
- Add a sprig of mint for a refreshing twist
- Top with bits of fresh berries or citrus
- It’s already quite rich, but you can throw a couple chocolate chips on top for presentation
- Drizzle caramel over top
Chocolate Pots de Creme is the perfect Christmas dessert, so put these on the list this holiday season! If you like chocolate desserts (who doesn’t?), these are going to be a new favorite.
See the recipe card below for details on how to make Chocolate Pots de Creme. Enjoy!
If you like this recipe, you’ll love these other delicious dessert recipes :
- Easy White Chocolate Mousse Recipe
- Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Chocolate Creme Brulee
- French Silk Pie Recipe
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams, Guittard or Ghirardelli recommended
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ultrafine sugar 25 grams
- ▢ ½ teaspoon espresso powder 1 gram, optional
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- ▢ ¾ cup heavy cream 170 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams (SEE NOTE)
Optional Garnishes
- ▢ Whipped cream
- ▢ Fresh fruit strawberries, raspberries, orange slices, etc.
- ▢ Fresh mint leaves
- ▢ Cocoa powder
- ▢ Powdered sugar
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Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips, salt, sugar, and espresso powder in a food processor or blender. Mix until finely ground. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons ultrafine sugar, ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- In a small bowl, slightly whisk the egg and add it to the chocolate mixture – pulse just until smooth. 1 large egg
- In a microwave-safe bowl, bring the cream to a low boil. ¾ cup heavy cream
- With the blender or food processor on LOW, slowly add the hot cream and pulse to blend. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pour the chocolate mixture into 6 pots de crème pots or small ramekins. The chocolate mixture is very rich, so small portions are ideal.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
- When ready to serve, add some of these garnishes: a dollop of whipped cream, fresh fruit, a mint leaf, or a sprinkling of cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Cocoa powder, Powdered sugar, Whipped cream, Fresh mint leaves, Fresh fruit
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Food Processor OR
- High Powered Blender
- 6 Ramekin(s)
Becky’s Tips
- NOTE: You can use 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite flavored liqueur in place of the vanilla extract.
- It is recommended to remove the Pots de Crème from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. I have served them straight from the fridge and after letting them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and love them both ways.
- Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Chocolate Pots de Creme Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Food Processor OR
- High Powered Blender
- 6 Ramekin(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 170 grams, Guittard or Ghirardelli recommended
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons ultrafine sugar 25 grams
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder 1 gram, optional
- 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- ¾ cup heavy cream 170 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams (SEE NOTE)
Optional Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- Fresh fruit strawberries, raspberries, orange slices, etc.
- Fresh mint leaves
- Cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips, salt, sugar, and espresso powder in a food processor or blender. Mix until finely ground. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons ultrafine sugar, ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- In a small bowl, slightly whisk the egg and add it to the chocolate mixture – pulse just until smooth. 1 large egg
- In a microwave-safe bowl, bring the cream to a low boil. ¾ cup heavy cream
- With the blender or food processor on LOW, slowly add the hot cream and pulse to blend. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pour the chocolate mixture into 6 pots de crème pots or small ramekins. The chocolate mixture is very rich, so small portions are ideal.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
- When ready to serve, add some of these garnishes: a dollop of whipped cream, fresh fruit, a mint leaf, or a sprinkling of cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Cocoa powder, Powdered sugar, Whipped cream, Fresh mint leaves, Fresh fruit
Video
Notes
- NOTE: You can use 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite flavored liqueur in place of the vanilla extract.
- It is recommended to remove the Pots de Crème from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. I have served them straight from the fridge and after letting them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and love them both ways.
- Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
