Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de Creme

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour + chilling
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
These rich, custardy chocolate 'pots' are the sweetest treat! I love the ease of using a slow cooker water bath for gentle heating—no need for the oven. They're a simple, make-ahead dessert, perfect for any occasion, any time of year. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 5 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Whipped cream, grated chocolate and fresh raspberries

Directions

  1. Place cream, milk, chocolate and espresso powder in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 1 minute increments, gently whisking between intervals, until chocolate is thoroughly melted. Whisk to combine.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar and salt until blended, but not foamy. Slowly whisk in cream mixture; stir in vanilla.
  3. Ladle egg mixture into six 4-6 ounce jars. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into a 6-qt. slow cooker; carefully add enough hot water around jars, until water reaches two-thirds up the sides. Cook, covered, on low until the edges are set but the centers are slightly jiggly (and the internal temperature reaches at least 160°), about 1 hour.
  4. Remove jars from slow cooker; cool on counter for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  5. If desired, top with whipped cream, grated chocolate and fresh raspberries.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 590 calories, 47g fat (28g saturated fat), 247mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.

These rich, custardy chocolate 'pots' are the sweetest treat! I love the ease of using a slow cooker water bath for gentle heating—no need for the oven. They're a simple, make-ahead dessert, perfect for any occasion, any time of year. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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