Creamy dark chocolate pots with an almond essence are an elegant dessert, perfect for two.
Our holiday guest has left and we are back to just the two of us in our home in the Arctic. I like to scale down recipes so that Jack and I can enjoy freshly made sweets without having too many around to tempt us. These chocolate pots are rich and delicious, and half-cup servings provided a gourmet finish to a meal of caribou stroganoff. While I flavored these with a hint of almond, adding orange zest, a sprig of mint, or a very thin curl of lime peel would be among numerous other delectable variations. We topped the pots with a chocolate covered pomegranate.
Chocolate Pots
Ingredients: (For two 1/2 cup servings)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
Directions
- Place chocolate chips, sugar and cream in a small pot.
- Heat chocolate mixture over low heat. Stir continuously until mixture is smooth. Turn off heat.
- Whisk yolks and extracts in a small bowl.
- Slowly pour half of the melted chocolate mixture into egg yolks while whisking to temper eggs.
- Pour egg mixture back into small pot.
- Heat pot over low heat while stirring continuously for 3 – 5 minutes. Mixture should thicken slightly.
- Pour chocolate into two decorative ramekins.
- Let chill in refrigerator uncovered. Serve fully chilled and topped with something fun – a candied nut or a chocolate covered espresso bean.
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This looks simple and delicious. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Trish
Oh my golly gosh those look good! An intense chocolate hit in a little pot, how perfect.
Thanks!
This looks so good right now! So glad I found your blog — kudos to both of you being able to live your dreams and experience Alaska the way you do. Closest I’ve been is via a cruise line through the Inside Passage, so it pales to the adventures you’ve had. Cheers in the coming year!
Thanks for reading, Danny. Best to you in 2013 as well!
o’ boy! those look amazing!
Thanks!
Since chocolate is said to make you live longer, this looks like it would fit the bill.
Yeah… They may be the fountain of youth!
I rarely actually copy and follow recipes but this one must be made this week! My husband will love me all the more!
Great! We actually thought tagging this recipe “dating” or “relationships.” The way to a lover’s heart…!
This sounds yummy! Nice idea for the garnish too.
Thanks, Anna!
So delectable and easy!
Love,
Archie
Thanks Archie!
So easy to make and definitely delish!