Irish Cream Pots De Creme
Irish Cream Pots De Creme
These luscious chocolate custards spiked with Irish cream liqueur are a fabulous way to end any meal. They're perfect for St. Patrick's Day, but would be as equally welcome on Valentine's Day or anytime you're craving a chocolate dessert.This recipe is by That Skinny Chick Can Bake.
Prep Time
2.17
hours
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
8
Total time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 9 ounce semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 6 egg yolks
- 5 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon irish cream liqueur, such as kerrygold
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
- berries, to garnish (optional)
Directions
- Step 1: In a blender, place 9 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate.
- Step 2: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 6 egg yolks, 5 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to simmer. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur.
- Step 3: Immediately pour the milk mixture over the chocolate in the blender. Blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape the sides of the blender as needed. Pour the mixture into small cups or dishes and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Step 4: Whip the remaining 1/2 cup cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Top pots of creme with a dollop of whipped cream and berries to serve.