Slow Cooker Rich Dark Chocolate & Espresso Pot de Crème
Indulge in the luxurious Slow Cooker Rich Dark Chocolate & Espresso Pot de Crème. This decadent dessert combines the deep flavors of dark chocolate and espresso, creating a silky custard that melts in your mouth. Perfectly easy to prepare, this slow cooker recipe allows you to achieve gourmet results effortlessly. Whether served at dinner parties or enjoyed solo, this pot de crème will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream. Set to low heat and stir occasionally until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in espresso powder, sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before whisking in eggs one at a time.
- Lightly grease ramekins and pour the mixture evenly into each, leaving some space at the top.
- Place ramekins in the slow cooker on a folded kitchen towel; add hot water halfway up the sides of ramekins. Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours.
- Once cooked, remove ramekins from water bath and cool at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: - Use high-quality chocolate for a richer flavor. - For an extra flavor twist, consider adding a pinch of sea salt or a splash of orange liqueur. - Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days.