dessert

Sous Vide Chocolate Pots De Crème

Pots De Crème is rich, decadent, and with the help of sous vide, supersimple to make.

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Yield
6, Serves 6
Scale Recipe
  • ounces (170 grams) bittersweet chocolate , chopped6
  • heavy cream1 1/4 cups
  • sugar3 tablespoons
  • instant espresso powder1/4 teaspoon
  • salt1/8 teaspoon
  • large egg yolks3
  • vanilla extract1 1/2 teaspoons

Instructions

1
Using sous vide circulator, bring water to 167°F/75°C in 7-quart container.
2
Microwave chocolate, cream, sugar, espresso powder, and salt in bowl at 50 percent power, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and mixture is thoroughly combined, 2 to 4 minutes. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla until combined.
3
Strain chocolate mixture through fine-mesh strainer into 4-cup liquid measuring cup, then divide evenly among six 4-ounce wide-mouthed Mason jars. Gently tap jars on counter to remove any air bubbles, then seal; do not overtighten lids.
4
Gently lower jars into water bath until fully submerged. Cover and cook for at least 60 minutes or up to 75 minutes.
5
Transfer jars to wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. Let pots de crème sit at room temperature for 20 minutes and serve.
6
Pots de crème can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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