Brandied Pots de Creme

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  • Average
  • 40 mins
  • 20 mins
  • 260 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups light cream or whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brandy

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 1 3/4 cups cream and the chocolate chips over medium heat, until chocolate is melted and mixture smooth. Cool 5 minutes; stir in 1/4 cup brandy.

Step 2

Beat eggs, granulated sugar and salt; stir gradually into chocolate mixture. Pour into 8 to 10 ovenproof pots de creme or custard cups. Place pots de creme in baking pan, 13 times 9 times 2 inches. Place pan on rack in oven; pour boiling water into pan to within 1/2 inch of top of pots. Bake 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove pots de creme from water; cool 15 minutes on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Step 4

Beat 1/2 cup whipping cream and the powdered in chilled small mixer bowl until stiff. Top each serving with whipping cream; drizzle with brandy.

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