Smoked-Tea-Infused Chocolate Pots de Crème

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Smoked-Tea-Infused Chocolate Pots de Crème
45 min.
8
241kcal

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Indulge your senses with our Smoked-Tea-Infused Chocolate Pots de Crème, a luxurious dessert that beautifully marries the rich, velvety texture of chocolate with the intriguing depth of smoked tea. This gluten-free delight is perfect for impressing guests at your next dinner party or simply treating yourself to a decadent evening at home.

Imagine the aroma of bittersweet chocolate melting into a creamy custard, enhanced by the unique, smoky notes of Lapsang souchong tea. Each spoonful offers a delightful contrast of flavors, making it a truly unforgettable experience. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this elegant dessert, allowing it to chill overnight for the perfect consistency.

Not only is this recipe a feast for the palate, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that allows you to indulge without guilt. With each serving containing only 241 calories, you can savor the rich flavors while keeping your dessert dreams alive. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to elevate your weeknight dessert game, these Chocolate Pots de Crème are sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

So gather your ingredients, channel your inner chef, and prepare to delight in the exquisite combination of chocolate and smoked tea that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 6.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • 0.3  vanilla pod split
  • 0.7 cup milk whole
  • teaspoon frangelico smoked
  • teaspoon frangelico smoked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • ramekin
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Place finely chopped bittersweetchocolate in large bowl. Bring heavywhipping cream, whole milk, and smokedtea to simmer in heavy medium saucepanover medium heat. Turn off heat; add 1/4cup sugar and stir to dissolve. Steep teauncovered 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cupsugar in medium bowl to blend. Graduallywhisk hot cream mixture into yolk mixture,then strain over chocolate.
  3. Let stand 2minutes.
  4. Whisk until chocolate is meltedand custard is smooth. Cover and chillcustard overnight.
  5. Position rack in center of oven andpreheat to 300°F. Divide custard amongeight 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups.Cover each ramekin with plastic wrapand arrange ramekins in large roastingpan. Carefully add enough warm waterto roasting pan to come halfway upsides of ramekins.
  6. Bake custards in water bath untiljust set in center, about 55 minutes.
  7. Remove ramekins from water. Uncoverand refrigerate until cold, at least 6 hours.DO AHEAD: Custards can be made 1 dayahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
  8. Combine cream and sugar inmedium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanillabean; whisk until peaks form.Dollop cream atop custards and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories241kcal
Protein7.48%
Fat67.84%
Carbs24.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.51
Glycemic Load
1.06
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.0460869119219%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:241.41kcal
12.07%
Fat:18.25g
28.08%
Saturated Fat:10.09g
63.07%
Carbohydrates:14.94g
4.98%
Net Carbohydrates:13.1g
4.76%
Sugar:10.94g
12.15%
Cholesterol:158.33mg
52.78%
Sodium:20.18mg
0.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:19.81mg
6.6%
Protein:4.53g
9.05%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.66%
Copper:0.3mg
14.96%
Selenium:9.91µg
14.16%
Phosphorus:138.78mg
13.88%
Magnesium:44.66mg
11.16%
Iron:1.82mg
10.11%
Vitamin A:446.97IU
8.94%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.93%
Vitamin D:1.15µg
7.67%
Fiber:1.84g
7.37%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
7.06%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.82%
Calcium:65.57mg
6.56%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.64%
Potassium:189.15mg
5.4%
Folate:19.21µg
4.8%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.08%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.5%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.94%
Vitamin K:2.28µg
2.18%
Vitamin B3:0.23mg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious