Mocha Pots de Crème

I love all things coffee flavored! This exceptional dessert takes the chocolate pots de crème recipe to the next level with a splash of mocha! Top a dollop of homemade whipped cream or chopped hazelnuts for texture and crunch to each creamy and rich serving!
Serves: 5
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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1 and 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
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1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
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2 large egg yolks
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Put on a kettle of water to boil. In a medium saucepan, bring cream and sugar to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add chocolate and espresso powder. Let stand 1 minute; stir until chocolate melts and coffee dissolves. Whisk in yolks and vanilla until mixture is blended and smooth.
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Pour chocolate mixture into 2 (6-ounce) heart-shaped or round ramekins or custard cups. Place ramekins in an 8-inch-square baking pan. Pour hot water into pan so that it comes halfway up sides of ramekins.
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Bake 25 minutes or until almost set in centers. Remove ramekins to a wire rack; cool slightly. Serve warm and soft, or refrigerate up to 1 day.