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Mexican Chocolate Pots De Crème

Mexican Chocolate Pots De Crème prepared dish

This rich and creamy mexican chocolate pots de crème combines the deep flavors of dark chocolate with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of vanilla. Perfect for a sophisticated dessert, these individual custards are sure to impress your guests.

This recipe is mexican style, dessert, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include ground cinnamon, heavy cream, dark chocolate, whole milk.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup heavy cream (divided)
  • 200 g dark chocolate (chopped)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and whole milk over medium heat until just simmering.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well combined.
  5. Gradually pour the warm chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
  6. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup to remove any lumps.
  7. Divide the mixture among four ramekins and place them in a baking dish.
  8. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly jiggly.
  10. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
  11. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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