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You’ll Fall Head Over Heels For These Chocolate and Coconut Pots De Creme

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yields
4 large or 6 small

It isn’t Valentine’s Day without a decadent chocolate dessert, and this chocolate and coconut pots de creme recipe is the epitome of all the things we love most about the rich, sugary-sweet confection. Not only are these romantic treats individually portioned, they’re best made in advance, and also happen to be dairy-free thanks to the creamy coconut milk (always opt for canned coconut milk as the carton variety is diluted with water). No matter who you’re treating – yourself, close friends or that special someone – these desserts are worth the indulgence.

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ingredients

2
cups full-fat coconut milk, canned
½
cup granulated sugar
4
large egg yolks, room temperature
1
tsp pure vanilla extract
1
tsp coconut extract
1
pinch nutmeg
1
pinch fine salt
100
g quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
Coconut whipped cream, for serving
Dried rose petals, for garnishing
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directions

Notes

Chill for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight before serving.

valentines day pots de creme ingredients on counter
Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Boil a pot of water and set aside.

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the coconut milk and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer and remove from heat.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, vanilla extract, coconut extract, nutmeg and salt until well blended.

Step 4

Slowly temper in the coconut mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

whisking valentines day pots de creme mixture in a bowl
Step 5

Transfer mixture back to the saucepan and add the chocolate. Whisk until chocolate is fully incorporated.

Step 6

Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a silky custard.

valentines day pots de creme mixture poured into ramekins
Step 7

Evenly divide custard amongst 4 large (or 6 small) ramekins. Transfer to a baking dish and fill dish with the boiling water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Be careful not to drip any water into the ramekins

Step 8

Bake for 40 minutes, until the centre of each custard has set. The centre should still have a little jiggle to it. Remove ramekins from the baking dish and transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Step 9

Top with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of rose petals before serving.

valentines day pots de creme ready for serving

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