====== Chocolate Pots de Crème ====== ^ Ingredient ^ Qty. ^ unit ^ Process ^ | Whipping Cream | 2 | cups | - Preheat oven to 325°F.\\ - Bring cream and milk just to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.\\ - Remove from heat. | | Whole Milk | 1/2 | cup | ::: | | Bittersweet or Semisweet Chocolate | 5 | oz. | - Add chocolate; whisk until melted and smooth. | | Egg Yolks | 6 | each | - Whisk yolks and sugar in large bowl to blend.\\ - Gradually whisk in hot chocolate mixture.\\ - Strain mixture into another bowl.\\ - Cool 10 minutes, skimming any foam from surface. | | Sugar | 1/3 | cup | ::: | | | | | - Divide custard mixture among six 3/4-cup custard cups or soufflé dishes.\\ - Cover each with foil. Place cups in large baking pan.\\ - Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up sides of cups.\\ - Bake until custards are set but centers still move slightly when gently shaken, about 55 minutes.\\ - Remove from water.\\ - Remove foil.-- - Chill custards until cold, about 3 hours.\\ (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.) |