Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème
45 min.
6
412kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent world of Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème, a dessert that promises to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience. This gluten-free delight combines the deep, bittersweet notes of high-quality chocolate with a hint of spice from cayenne pepper, creating a unique flavor profile that is both comforting and exciting. Perfect for any occasion, these creamy pots are not only a feast for the senses but also a delightful way to impress your guests.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this elegant dessert that serves six, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties or special celebrations. Each serving contains approximately 412 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The combination of heavy whipping cream, whole milk, and egg yolks creates a luxuriously smooth texture, while the addition of coffee liqueur and espresso powder enhances the chocolate's richness, making every spoonful a heavenly experience.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The gentle baking process ensures that the pots de crème achieve the perfect consistency, with a wobbly center that beckons to be savored. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • tablespoons rum / brandy / coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
  • large egg yolks 
  • teaspoon espresso powder 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons caster sugar 
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • pot
  • sieve
  • ramekin
  • baking pan
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 30
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring cream, milk, espresso powder, and spices to a gentle simmer; cook 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in coffee liqueur.
  3. Put chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and pour hot cream over it.
  4. Let stand 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Slowly drizzle yolk mixture into chocolate mixture, whisking constantly.
  6. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and let cool at room temperature 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, in a kettle or small pot, bring about 4 cups water to a simmer. Arrange a dish towel in the bottom of a 9- by 13-in. baking pan. Set ramekins on top of towel (this helps keep them in place), then fill each ramekin with custard.
  8. Pour simmering water into pan so that it comes halfway up sides of ramekins. Set pan in oven and bake pots de crme until their edges are set but their centers are still wobbly, about 25 minutes; do not overbake.
  9. Transfer ramekins to a cooling rack and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in refrigerator until fully set, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories412kcal
Protein6.81%
Fat68.43%
Carbs24.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.18
Glycemic Load
3.53
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.604782539865%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:412.38kcal
20.62%
Fat:31.03g
47.74%
Saturated Fat:17.76g
110.99%
Carbohydrates:25.26g
8.42%
Net Carbohydrates:22.79g
8.29%
Sugar:19.96g
22.18%
Cholesterol:235mg
78.33%
Sodium:37.72mg
1.64%
Alcohol:1.09g
100%
Alcohol %:1.02%
100%
Caffeine:29.61mg
9.87%
Protein:6.95g
13.89%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.5%
Phosphorus:205.05mg
20.51%
Selenium:13.93µg
19.9%
Vitamin A:943.95IU
18.88%
Copper:0.37mg
18.68%
Magnesium:59.27mg
14.82%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.89%
Vitamin D:2µg
13.33%
Iron:2.34mg
12.99%
Calcium:119.44mg
11.94%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.09%
Fiber:2.47g
9.87%
Zinc:1.41mg
9.42%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.48%
Potassium:287.05mg
8.2%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.82%
Folate:26.51µg
6.63%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.52%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.67%
Vitamin K:3.73µg
3.55%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.84%
Source:My Recipes