Jersey Milk Chocolate Pots de Crème with Sea Salt

Rich and creamy chocolate pots de crème made with Jersey milk, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt. A perfect comfort food dessert to follow a savory meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

485 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.50/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2cupsJersey Milk(Full-fat Jersey milk is recommended for its rich flavor.)

£1.20

0.5cupHeavy Cream

£0.90

6ouncesBittersweet Chocolate(Finely chopped, at least 70% cacao.)

£2.50

4Egg Yolks(Large eggs)

£1.00

0.3cupGranulated Sugar

£0.10

1teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.25

Pinchto tasteSea Salt(Flaky sea salt is preferred.)

£0.05

Total Cost

£6.00

£1.50 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2.
In a medium saucepan, combine Jersey milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until just simmering. Do not boil.
3.
Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth and chocolate is fully melted.
4.
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
5.
Slowly pour the hot chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling.
6.
Stir in vanilla extract.
7.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
8.
Pour the mixture into 4 ramekins.
9.
Place the ramekins in a baking dish and add hot water to the dish, reaching halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This creates a water bath.
10.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pots de crème are set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. They will continue to set as they cool.
11.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the water bath. Then, remove the ramekins from the water bath and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
12.
Before serving, sprinkle each pot de crème with a pinch of sea salt.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

485 kcal / 2029 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

38g

54% of RDA

Protein

16% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

28 g

31% of RDA

Sodium

60 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

24 g

120% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

Do not overbake the pots de crème, as they will become dry and grainy. They should be slightly jiggly in the center.

The water bath is essential for even cooking and preventing the pots de crème from cracking.

For a richer flavor, you can infuse the milk and cream with coffee beans or orange zest before heating.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

4 Ramekins

Baking Dish

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

Do not overbake the pots de crème, as they will become dry and grainy. They should be slightly jiggly in the center.

The water bath is essential for even cooking and preventing the pots de crème from cracking.

For a richer flavor, you can infuse the milk and cream with coffee beans or orange zest before heating.

Jersey Milk Chocolate Pots de Crème with Sea Salt

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