Creme Au Chocolat

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(3)

This French creme au chocolat is very rich but extremely delicious, and guaranteed to please your sweet tooth!

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ¾ cup light cream

  • 1 (4 ounce) bar sweet baking chocolate, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 4 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat cream, chocolate, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth.

  2. Pour a little of the melted chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolks; mix until smooth. Pour back into the pot with the remaining chocolate. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until custard thickens slightly. Spoon into small dessert bowls and garnish with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289 Calories
21g Fat
25g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 289
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 69mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.