Finally, an easy recipe for Chocolate Pot de Creme. It’s simple, sweet and tastes decadent. The perfect Valentine’s Day dessert, and not a moment too soon.

When Chris and I enjoy dinner out, we often share a dessert and have a few go to’s like bread pudding, creme brûlée and pot de creme. If I’m having dessert in lieu of a glass of wine or have to extend a workout to fit in the extra calories, it has to be worth it. And believe me, these little ramekins of love are absolutely worth it.

I felt a little intimidated to recreate pot de creme because it felt time consuming and fussy, so I dumbed down the New York Times Extra-Bittersweet Chocolate Pots de Creme recipe into an easy, more palatable version that I can’t keep my spoon out of. It takes just 15 minutes hands on time!

I took photos step by step to show you just how easy it is!

chocolate pots de creme — bring cream & milk to a boil

chocolate pots de creme recipe — use chocolate chips to eliminate need to cut/shave chocolate

easy chocolate pots de creme — whisk chocolate into cream {and make a mess if you have a short attention span like me}

easy way to make pots de creme — turn off heat and add to sugar/yolk mixture

fill a casserole hallway with water and place your ramekins to give them a water bath

how to bake pots de creme — cover with foil, poke holes and bake

This pot de creme is so quick and effortless, but tastes like you labored all day. Hey, I like Chris to think I work, really hard.

Pot de Creme

Easy chocolate pot de creme recipe with just 10-15 minutes hands on time.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword brunch, chocolate, easy dessert, mothers day, new years, valentines day

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 6

Author Julie Blanner

Ingredients

1 1/2 c heavy cream
1/2 c whole milk
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 egg yolks
3 Tbsp sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring cream and milk to a boil. Reduce to low and whisk in chocolate until smooth.
In a large bowl or mixer, whisk yolks and sugar.
Gradually incorporate chocolate mixture into yolks.
Fill a roasting pan or baking dish half full with hot water. Add chocolate mixture to ramekins and place in baking dish.
Cover with aluminum foil and poke fork holes.
Bake 30 minutes, until set but still jiggly. Transfer to wire rack to cool or refrigerate.
Optional: top with whipped cream or sweet creme fraiche.

Recipe Notes

Shown served with creme fraiche and strawberries but can be enjoyed alone.

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