Hot Cocoa Crème Brûlée Pots
Savor the warmth of winter with these irresistible Hot Cocoa Crème Brûlée Pots. This indulgent dessert combines rich dark chocolate and creamy custard, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Quick and easy to prepare, they’re ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself during cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a baking dish halfway filled with hot water.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and whole milk until steaming.
- Stir in the chopped dark chocolate until fully melted and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thickened.
- Gradually pour the warm chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously to prevent scrambling.
- Stir in vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Divide the custard among ramekins, place them in the baking dish, and bake for 30-35 minutes until just set but still jiggly in the center.
- Cool slightly before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle brown sugar on top of each pot and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pot (120g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: For flavored variations, consider adding a dash of peppermint extract or replacing half of the cream with coconut milk. Top with crushed candy canes or toasted marshmallows for a festive touch.