French Custard (Pots De Creme)
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
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- creme fraiche and chocolate shavings, garnish
Directions
- Mix the two chocolates together In a large heat-proof bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, cream and sugar to a boil, whisking constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
- 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.
- 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).
- Pour the custard over the chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes then stir until smooth.
- Transfer to a blender and puree for about a minute.
- Pour into eight 4 ounce ramekins. Refrigerate (at least 2 hours).
- 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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