Dark Chocolate Ganache {Chocolate Pots de Creme}

This recipe for Dark Chocolate Ganache {Chocolate Pots de Creme} is an indulgent dessert, that’s simple to prepare and will knock your socks off!

Over the weekend, we were invited to dinner by friends.  It was a bit of a last-minute thing and I didn’t want to show up empty-handed.  I didn’t have a lot of time or ingredients, but after a quick inventory of the kitchen, I was able to whip these up in no time.

Why This Recipe Works

• The addition of coffee and Vanilla enhances the chocolate flavor and cuts down on the sweetness.
• It takes minutes to prepare and can be easily adapted with your favorite liquor.

Classic Chocolate ganache is a 1:1 mixture of chocolate and cream, but this recipe kicks up the flavor, bringing ganache to the next level.

This is my version of the Chocolate pots de creme. It’s a rich, creamy, and luxurious dessert that can be thrown together easily, but gives an impressive presentation.  I was making this for a family-friendly evening, but for grown-ups, add a couple of tablespoons of your favorite liqueur for an added indulgence.

How To Make Dark Chocolate Ganache {Chocolate Pots de Creme}

In a small saucepan or the microwave, heat the cream just until hot.

Pour the chocolate mixture into dessert glasses dividing it evenly.

 

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Other Uses for This Recipe

• As an indulgent filling for cakes or pastries.
• Whipped into a fluffy frosting.
• Use it as a dip for fruit.
• As a filling in sandwich cookies

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Let's Make Dark Chocolate Ganache {Chocolate Pots de Creme}

A luxurious, quick and easy dessert that will impress your friends and become a family favorite!

5 from 1 vote

Prep10 minutes

Cook5 minutes

Total1 hour 15 minutes

Refrigeration Time: 1 hour

Serves: 6

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups whipping cream
• ▢ 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
• ▢ 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• ▢ 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Cups - Metric

Instructions

• In a small saucepan or the microwave, heat the cream just until hot.
• Place the chocolate, sugar, coffee granules, and vanilla into a medium mixing bowl
• When the cream is just bubbling, pour it over the chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.
• Pour the chocolate cream into dessert glasses dividing it evenly into 6.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 401kcal (20%)| Carbohydrates: 24g (8%)| Protein: 2g (4%)| Fat: 32g (49%)| Saturated Fat: 19g (119%)| Cholesterol: 83mg (28%)| Sodium: 25mg (1%)| Potassium: 209mg (6%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 18g (20%)| Vitamin A: 890IU (18%)| Vitamin C: 0.3mg| Calcium: 56mg (6%)| Iron: 1.8mg (10%)

Author:Erren Hart

Course:Dessert

Cuisine:French

Keyword:Chocolate dessert recipe, Chocolate Pots de Creme, Dark Chocolate Ganache

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Update Notes: This post was originally published on Apr 16, 2014, but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, tips, and FAQs in Jan of 2020.