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red velvet pots de creme with poached strawberries

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Babbitt, MN
Updated on Jan 16, 2018

This special dessert is perfect for sharing with a loved one on Valentine's Day. The recipe may look a bit difficult, but it is really quite easy. The hardest part is waiting for the pots de creme to chill!

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These red velvet pots de creme are light, velvety smooth and are fancy enough to be served at a white tablecloth restaurant. If you're looking for a special holiday dessert that's not too heavy or sweet, try this. A dollop of whipped cream cheese topping is delicious on top of the red velvet creme. The strawberries cooked in champagne and served on the side is a nice complement to the dessert. They're sweet with a delicious citrus undertone. This dessert is just enough for two, so perfect for a couple's special occasion.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • RED VELVET POTS DE CREME
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon grated semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
  • POACHED STRAWBERRIES
  • 1/2 cup champagne
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • WHIPPED CREAM
  • 2 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • GARNISH
  • - extra whole berries

How To Make red velvet pots de creme with poached strawberries

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Adding half and half and heavy cream to a saucepan.
    Step 2
    In a small saucepan add the half & half & 1/2 cup heavy cream. Heat mixture, whisking occasionally until it just barely comes to a simmer.
  • Adding chocolate to the saucepan.
    Step 3
    Remove from heat & add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla & chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute.
  • Whisk together egg yolks and sugar.
    Step 4
    In a medium bowl whisk together 1 1/2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the egg yolks.
  • Whisking cream mixture until chocolate combined.
    Step 5
    Whisk the cream mixture until chocolate is incorporated.
  • Slowly pouring cream into egg mixture.
    Step 6
    Then slowly pour it into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Whisking in salt and food coloring.
    Step 7
    Whisk in the salt & food coloring.
  • Straining mixture through a sieve.
    Step 8
    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Pouring mixture into ramekins.
    Step 9
    Pour into 2 small ramekins or oven-safe bowls. Place in a baking dish & pour in enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Uncovered ramekins in the oven.
    Step 10
    Cover with foil & bake for 25-30 minutes, or just until set but still soft.
  • Ramekins removed from the oven.
    Step 11
    Remove pan from the oven & leave ramekins in the water bath until cool enough to handle. Cover ramekins with plastic wrap & chill for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Champagne and granulated sugar simmering in a saucepan.
    Step 12
    In another small saucepan, add the champagne & 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stirring in sliced strawberries and zest.
    Step 13
    Stir in the sliced strawberries & orange zest.
  • Simmering until strawberries are soft.
    Step 14
    Bring mixture back to a simmer & cook until berries are softened, but still holding their shape.
  • Beating heavy cream until soft peaks form.
    Step 15
    Add the remaining heavy cream to a mixing bowl. Beat until soft peaks form.
  • Beating in cream cheese and powdered sugar.
    Step 16
    Beat in the cream cheese, powdered sugar, & 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth & thick.
  • Placing champagne strawberries into a small bowl.
    Step 17
    Using a slotted spoon, place berries into two small bowls. Garnish with whole berries.
  • Pots de creme with strawberries and whipped cream on top.
    Step 18
    Serve the pots de crème with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with strawberries.
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Category: Puddings
Keyword: #Love
Keyword: #champagne
Keyword: #red velvet
Keyword: #for-two
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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