I got some comments about how cruelly tempting I was to put up my post about my cinnamon buns so I considered posting something that was healthy today but with this weekend being dedicated to chocolate? I just couldn’t do it. Chocolate pots it is!
Thanks goes out to Nadia G for this recipe and my review of her cookbook Bitchin’ Kitchen Cookbook
Chop up 3/4 cup of bittersweet chocolate (I may have used semi-sweet).
You want to heat up 1 1/2 cup of whipping cream and 1/2 cup of whole milk (I used skim) in a saucepan, bringing it to a boil over medium-low heat. Remove immediately.
Add the chocolate and whisk until smooth.
In a large bowl combine 4 egg yolks, 2 tbsp brown sugar and a pinch of fleur de sel. Whisk until smooth.
Slowly add melted chocolate to egg mixture while whisking the entire time. Remember, slowly! You want chocolate pots, not chocolate scrambled eggs. Strain the mixture into a large bowl or a large measuring cup with a pouring spout.
Pour mixture into small jars. I used small ramekins.
Cover with foil and poke holes on the top with a fork. Place jars in a roasting pan and fill the pan halfway up the pots with water. I used hot water but the recipe did not specify temperature.
Bake in a 300F oven for 35 minutes and then let cool for 30. Chill in the fridge before eating.
Looks pretty with some cocoa powder sieved on top. These were very tasty. A fancy chocolate pudding that would go great after a holiday dinner. Not too difficult to make and can be made ahead of time. I give this recipe four out of five wooden spoons.
I love this comment by Nadia G: If you’re single, don’t sweat it! Make this meal for a friend! As the old Italian saying goes: “You don’t need love to be happy, you just need to be rich and hot.” Her wisdom is boundless!
I am going to be taking a break this long weekend. I am kind of on the verge of physical collapse. Life has been a little too challenging and busy. I do hope that you have a delicious long weekend and that we all get to unplug and really appreciate Earth Day.
So eat lots of chocolate this holiday weekend and we will eat healthier next week!
Nice action shot of the chocolate bits rushing into the pan! Enjoy your long weekend and rest up!
Thanks Debra! I was hoping that shot would come out a cool one and am happy with it. I only get one chance with those!
I will definitely rest up. Really need to recharge my batteries. Hope you have a delicious chocolate-filled weekend!
Those look great! I caught the Bitchin Kitchen program the other night for the first time. Pretty cool show with a different vibe. I liked it. Have a wonderful, restful weekend Suzie.
Oh happiness always comes in the form of a Pot au Chocolat. This has to be a girl’s best friend. They are so pretty with all that yummy cream and chocolate, just heavenly! Have a great weekend Suzie, rest up and enjoy your puddings.