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Super Easy and Delicious Coffee Pots de crème

Coffee pots de crème are the ultimate decadent dessert for coffee lovers. These baked custards are creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced between the bold flavors of espresso and the smoothness of heavy cream. The result is an indulgent treat that will leave your guests asking for the recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 portions
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Mélanie

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 Pot
  • 6 glass jars or ramekins oven proof

Ingredients

  • 250 ml Heavy cream
  • 250 ml milk
  • 2 espressos
  • 4 egg yolks medium
  • cup sugar 80g

Instructions

  • In a pot, pour the milk. On medium heat, bring it to a simmer.
  • In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and the sugar together. Set aside.
  • Remove the milk from the stove and add the cold cream and the espressos. Stir well and set aside 5 minutes so it is not too
  • Add the egg yolks and the sugar. Stir well.
  • On a baking sheet, place your ramequins or petit pots filled up with the preparation. Add water so your ramekins are in a water bath.
  • Bake for 45 minutes at 300F.
  • Allow to cool down and keep refrigerate for 2 hours.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for 2 days. 
  • Serve with whipped cream on top or dusted cocoa powder.
  • When ready, your pot de crème will be jiggly.  
  • For your egg whites leftovers, make the tuiles or the dulce de leche mousse

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 118mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.4mg