These silky chocolate pots de crème are a rich, elegant French dessert made with simple ingredients and minimal effort—perfect for dinner parties or special occasions. Enjoy!
Bold flavor, simple steps, and that homemade comfort as only a GoodPlate.Co meal can deliver.
🧾 Introduction
Some meals don’t just feed your body, they fill your heart with joy. These silky chocolate pots de crème are a rich, elegant French dessert made with simple ingredients and minimal effort—perfect for dinner parties or special occasions. This is an easy weeknight treat and tastes as if you paid for a gourmet dessert from a Michelin restaurant, yet it is full of the kind of comfort that only home-cooked food delivers.
Now, this is a staple in my rotation — simple enough for Tuesday night, yet bold enough to serve when company drops by. Every bite hits that perfect balance of sweet, heart, and happiness.
🕒 Quick Facts
| Prep Time | 15 mins |
| Cook Time | 30 mins |
| Total Time | 45 mins |
| Servings | 4-6 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
🧂 Ingredients
- 6 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60–70%)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
The Sides
- Berries
- Bananas
- Cherries
- Pears
- cinnamon rolls
👩🍳 Bringing It All Together
- Open your heart to love and gratitude. Turn on your favorite music. Wash your hands.
- First, heat the cream until it is steaming (not boiling).
- Pour over chopped chocolate; stir smooth.
- Whisk yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt; slowly mix into the chocolate.
- Pour into ramekins, bake at 325°F in a water bath for 30 min.
- Chill until set.
- Garnish as desired.
- Finally, plate a goodplate, serve chilled, and enjoy a dish that never disappoints — gourmet flavor made at home with love.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free products and double-check the labels.
- Non-dairy: You can use coconut milk or coconut cream
- Sugar: Substitute white sugar with natural date or coconut sugar.
- Meal prep: Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Best served chilled in small pots, ramekins, or espresso cups. Treat yourself, make it elegant. Light some candles, get cozy, and don’t forget your favorite chill music.
❄️ Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
💬 Final Bite
These silky chocolate pots de crème are a rich, elegant French dessert made with simple ingredients and minimal effort—perfect for dinner parties or special occasions. Enjoy! This recipe delivers every single time. It’s a GoodPlate.Co favorite because it’s simple, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser. When you make it, tag @GoodPlate.Co — we’d love to see your plate!