Revisiting my trip the the Cliff House yesterday had me yearning for their wonderful pot de creme. Naturally, I had to try to recreate this delicious dessert at home. I went to my trusty Better Homes and Gardens cookbook and found a very basic version, which I was able to whip up quickly (but it still needed to set for 4 to 24 hours before eating). If you don't have this cookbook I can't recommend it highly enough, especially if you are new to cooking. The recipes are all very easy to follow, which is a real confidence builder.
easy peasy Ingredients:2c whipping cream6 ounces semisweet chocolate. coarsely chopped1/3 c sugar4 beaten egg yolks1 tsp vanilla
How To:
In a heavy small saucepan combine the whipping cream, chocolate, and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat about 10 minutes or until mixture reaches a full boil and thickens.
Gradually stir all of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks.
Stir in vanilla.
Pour chocolate mixture into 4 or 6 pots de creme cups or small dessert dishes. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
The waiting in the hardest part- Tom Petty
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Enjoy! As always, I would love to hear from you if you make this.
21 comments:
I've made a very similar recipe & usually serve with pistachio shortbreads. I love the glasses you've served in & of course I love anything chocolate!!!!
Happy Pancake Day xoxo
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Omg those look SO delicious!!!!!! I love how you automatically poured them into individual servings. So crafty and cute :)
i love pots de creme and these do look very doable (all i need is the little pots to set them in!)
I like the little pots!
I will try to make this one! The only think that is making me think of not doing are egg yolks.:/
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They look delicious :)
Yum, that looks gooood. I need to stop eating though but I will drool from afar
Yuuummmy!! This looks super good!
ooo yummmy!
Another tasty treat -- sounds delicious!
Woah -- I need to make this! I've never had pots de creme. How is the consistency? I imagine it would be like a pudding.
I bet it s delicious!
wow, that looks just amazing!
I'm often inspired to cook based on something I have out. I'll definitely let you know if I try this out!
It looks delicious, Erin!
I can't believe it's that easy to make something so amazing.
Don't know if I'll ever make it but I can tell it'll be yummy
YUM! And such a cute presentation. :)
-Ashley
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oooh why did i decide to give up chocolate for LEnt?
YUM! Gotta try these, I'm definitely a chocoholic!
GTBB,
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Can I have one of those? :D
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