French Custard (Pots De Creme)

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Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins

Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 10  ounces  milk chocolate, finely chopped
  • 3  ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1  cup  whole milk
  • 1  cup heavy cream
  • 14 cup sugar
  • 5  large  egg yolks
  •  creme fraiche and  chocolate shavings, garnish
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Directions

  1. Mix the two chocolates together In a large heat-proof bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, cream and sugar to a boil, whisking constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Whisk the egg yolks in a medium heat-proof bowl. Gradually whisk the egg in a medium heat-proof bowl. Gradually whisk in half the hot cream mixture.
  4. Whisk the egg-and-cream mixture into the saucepan. Cook over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until the custard coats the back of the spoon (about 4 minutes).
  5. Pour the custard over the chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes then stir until smooth.
  6. Transfer to a blender and puree for about a minute.
  7. Pour into eight 4 ounce ramekins. Refrigerate (at least 2 hours).
  8. About 15 minutes before serving, remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature (for 15 minutes). Then garnish with creme fraiche and chocolate shavings -- serve.
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