Coffee Pots de Creme
Silky French coffee custards in little ramekins. Elegant and intensely flavored. This is one of those recipes I keep coming back to because it just works every single time, and honestly it looks way more impressive than the effort it actually takes. If you are looking for something to bring to your next get-together or just want to treat yourself on a weeknight, this is it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Comes together in about 50 min with simple pantry ingredients
- Gorgeous enough to serve at a party but easy enough for any night of the week
- The flavors are warm, cozy, and just a little bit indulgent in the best way
- Great for making ahead so you are not stressed when people arrive
Ingredients
- heavy cream
- egg yolks
- sugar
- espresso
- vanilla
- dark chocolate
How to Make It
Start by gathering all your ingredients and getting your workspace set up. I promise the process is really straightforward once everything is in front of you. Work through each step with a little patience and you will end up with something that looks like it came straight from a bakery.
Once everything is assembled, give it the time it needs to set or cool properly. I know it is tempting to rush but the wait is so worth it. Serve it up the way you like and watch it disappear.
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Coffee Pots de Creme
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the cream, milk, and espresso until steaming, stirring to dissolve the coffee.
- Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and salt.
- Slowly pour the warm cream into the yolks while whisking, then stir in the vanilla.
- Divide among ramekins set in a water bath.
- Bake at 325F for 30 to 35 minutes until just set with a slight jiggle. Chill before serving.
Notes
Coffee Pots de Creme
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the cream, milk, and espresso until steaming, stirring to dissolve the coffee.
- Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar and salt.
- Slowly pour the warm cream into the yolks while whisking, then stir in the vanilla.
- Divide among ramekins set in a water bath.
- Bake at 325F for 30 to 35 minutes until just set with a slight jiggle. Chill before serving.
