Very similar to a homemade pudding, a French pot de crème is a stirred custard dessert that can be easily flavored with your favorite sweet flavorings. Typically a bit more ‘loose’ in texture compared to what we know as pudding or custard, a pot de crème is also usually a bit more rich and therefore served in a smaller dessert vessel.
More often than not you will see chocolate pots de crème; with my affinity for white chocolate, I decided to flavor this version not only with melted white chocolate chips, but with a touch of orange flower water for a subtle citrus and floral scent, and served them with a variety of flavored chocolate-covered espresso beans. If you are a semi-sweet, milk chocolate or dark chocolate fan, simply swap in your favorite chocolate for the white chocolate here, and perhaps a touch of espresso powder for the orange flower water. Either way, stir to cook, chill and enjoy!
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White Chocolate Pots de Crème
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. white chocolate, chopped OR white chocolate chips
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange flower water or orange liqueur
- Chocolate-covered espresso beans, berries or shaved chocolate, for garnish
Directions:
- In a medium saucepan, warm the heavy cream along with the chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is warm and the chocolate melted completely.
- With the egg yolks in a small bowl, drizzle in a bit of the warm cream mixture while stirring, to slowly warm up the eggs without cooking them. (This is called tempering*)
- Add the eggs back into the saucepan of warm cream mixture and over low heat, stir while adding the vanilla, salt, orange extract and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk over low heat for 7-8 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and the entire mixture is warm.
- Divide among 4 dessert glasses; cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving with your choice of garnish.
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