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mocha pots de creme

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

A classic French dessert!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mocha pots de creme

  • 3 c
    whipping cream
  • 2/3 c
    whole coffee beans
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1
    2-inch piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 6
    egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 4
    1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate, melted
  • 2 tsp
    cognac

How To Make mocha pots de creme

  • 1
    Combine whipping cream, coffee beans, sugar, and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently; cover, remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes. Strain the coffee mixture; discard the coffee beans and vanilla bean.
  • 2
    Gradually pour the coffee mixture into the egg yolks, stirring with a wire whisk. Gradually add to melted chocolate, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Stir in cognac.
  • 3
    Pour mixture evenly into six 4-ounce pots de creme or souffle cups. Place cups in a 13x9x2 inch baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Add tops to the pots de creme cups, or place a baking sheet on top of the souffle cups. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted between the center and edge of custard comes out clean (custard should still look soft in the center).
  • 4
    Uncover cups, and remove from the pan. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature, or cover and chill.
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