Name: Decadent Chocolate Cream Pots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 large egg yolks, from eggs ~50-55g/2oz each; ⅓ cup caster sugar / superfine sugar, or regular white sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted, unsweetened; 1 ½ tbsp cornflour / cornstarch; 1 cup milk, full fat is best; 1 ½ cups thickened cream / heavy cream, or any other regular full-fat pourable cream; 150 g 70% cocoa chocolate, bittersweet, finely chopped; 1 pinch salt; ¾ cup thickened cream / heavy cream, fridge cold; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 2 tsp white sugar; 2 tbsp 70% cocoa chocolate, finely chopped

Decadent Chocolate Cream Pots

A luxurious, silky chocolate pudding that comes together in minutes and is perfect for dinner parties.

Prep10 min

Cook5 min

Total15 min

DifficultyEasy

Servings5

This dessert is like a rich chocolate mousse but with a fraction of the effort. The result is a sophisticated, not-too-sweet pudding that sets beautifully thanks to the high cocoa content chocolate.

It's a fantastic make-ahead dessert for entertaining – prepare it up to 5 days in advance and simply top with whipped cream when ready to serve. The creamy texture and intense chocolate flavor will impress your guests.

Method

In a medium saucepan, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until combined.
Add the vanilla, cocoa powder, cornflour, and a small splash of milk. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
Pour in the remaining milk, cream, and salt. Whisk to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk occasionally at first, then more frequently as the mixture heats up, making sure to scrape the edges and bottom to prevent sticking.
Once gentle bubbles appear on the surface (about 5 minutes), continue stirring for another 15 seconds, then remove from the heat.
Add the chopped chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Immediately pour the mixture into 5 small glasses or ramekins. Let cool on the counter for 15 minutes, then refrigerate uncovered for at least 3 hours, until set.
For the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the cold cream, vanilla, and sugar with an electric mixer on high for 1-1 1/2 minutes, until soft peaks form.
To serve: Spoon a dollop of whipped cream onto each pudding, sprinkle with the chopped chocolate, and serve chilled.

💡 Tips

Use 70% chocolate for the best setting; if using semi-sweet, increase cornflour to 2 tbsp.
To stabilize the whipped cream for make-ahead, add a pinch of cream of tartar or use gelatin.
If the pudding is too loose after chilling, whisk in a little more melted chocolate and re-chill.

Inspired by a recipe from RecipeTin Eats

Decadent Chocolate Cream Pots

Ingredients

For the whipped cream

For garnish

Method

💡 Tips

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