mocha pots de creme

Recipe by
Debra Schweikert
Springfield, VA

I had this recipe for 20 years. It is an incredibly rich, smooth delight. I used to serve it at just about every dinner party I hosted--then I moved and lost the recipe! It recently surface. I hope you enjoy it.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mocha pots de creme

  • 6 oz
    bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 Tbsp
    instant coffee granules
  • 3 c
    half and half
  • 5
    egg yolks
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    whipped cream (garnish)

How To Make mocha pots de creme

  • 1
    In large saucepan, melt the chocolate over medium heat; add coffee granules and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • 2
    In a small to medium saucepan, heat the half and half over medium heat until it just starts to boil; remove from heat and set aside.
  • 3
    Place the egg yolks and sugar in a medium stainless steel bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of barely simmering water. Whisk the egg mixture until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is lukewarm.
  • 4
    Add 1/2 c of the hot half and half, whisking; pour that mixture into the remaining half and half in the saucepan.
  • 5
    Pour into six coffee or custard cups and chill for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and serve.

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