French Chocolate Pots de Crème (5 Ingredients!) | No Oven, No Water Bath

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs provide a healthier option with less sugar.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: oat milk

Almond milk is a lower-calorie alternative.

Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.

Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a mixing bowl.

Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until smooth and fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and thick.

Slowly add the chocolate mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl to remove any lumps.

Divide the mixture into ramekins and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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