mocha pots de creme

7 Pinches
Springfield, VA
Updated on Feb 10, 2016

I had this recipe for 20 years. It is an incredibly rich, smooth delight. I used to serve it at just about every dinner party I hosted--then I moved and lost the recipe! It recently surface. I hope you enjoy it.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 5 - egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons whipped cream (garnish)

How To Make mocha pots de creme

  • Step 1
    In large saucepan, melt the chocolate over medium heat; add coffee granules and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • Step 2
    In a small to medium saucepan, heat the half and half over medium heat until it just starts to boil; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Place the egg yolks and sugar in a medium stainless steel bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of barely simmering water. Whisk the egg mixture until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is lukewarm.
  • Step 4
    Add 1/2 c of the hot half and half, whisking; pour that mixture into the remaining half and half in the saucepan.
  • Step 5
    Pour into six coffee or custard cups and chill for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and serve.

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Culture: French
Category: Puddings
Category: Chocolate
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Stove Top

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