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Chocolat Pots de Crème

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Chocolat Pots de Crème (dairy free) is so rich and creamy. Easy 45-minute recipe.

You won't be able to tell this Chocolat Pots de Crème is dairy free. It's so good. Beautiful plate by Elizabeth Krome at Quail Run Pottery.

This Chocolat Pots de Crème is dairy free. It's so good. Beautiful plate by Elizabeth Krome at Quail Run Pottery.

Chocolat Pots de Crème is a lovely chocolate pudding.

Don here, telling you about a terrific dessert. Did you know that October 14 is National Dessert Day? What better way to celebrate than with a beautiful dairy free version of Chocolat Pots de Crème (spelled the French way)?

Who doesn't like or maybe love chocolate? It's gotta be the most popular flavor dessert ever. But, oh my, what happens when your wife is allergic to milk? How can I make a tasty chocolate custard without triggering the allergic reaction?

Searching for a basic recipe for this dessert classic, I came across one in Sharon O'Connor's Menus and Music Bistro (affiliate link) cookbook. But it called for heavy cream and milk. I thought, œLet's try it with my new favorite dairy milk alternative: coconut milk. Here's the result and recipe. The coconut milk flavor was barely discernible through the delicious chocolate taste.

And did you know you can Whip Coconut Milk to make a topping like whipped cream? Just be sure NOT to use the low fat coconut milk. It takes cold, full-fat coconut milk.

What You Need

You will need a knife or chocolate shaver, a good heavy bottomed pan, a mixing bowl, wire whisk, measuring cups and spoons, an electric mixer (for whipped cream), and ramekins or beautiful little bowls. And baking chocolate, of course.

Chocolat Pots de Crème (Dairy Free) Recipe

You won't be able to tell this is dairy free Chocolat Pots de Cremé. It's so good.

Chocolat Pots de Crème

Recipe Idea Shop/Don Crawford inspired by Sharon O'Connor's recipe
Rich and creamy chocolate pudding
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
Course Dessert, pudding
Cuisine American, French
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons sugar I use the natural sugar
  • 1 cup coconut milk full fat preferred
  • 2 oz Bakers Chocolate chopped into small bits
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa for dusting
  • 4 sprigs mint for garnish if desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300F degrees.
  • In a heavy bottom sauce pan, combine the sugar and coconut milk.
  • Bring the milk mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  • Just as it starts to boil, add the chocolate and stir. Bring it to the boiling point again, continually stirring. Remove from heat.
  • In a bowl whisk the egg yolks until pale yellow.
  • Gradually whisk the whisked egg yolks into the warm, chocolate mixture.
  • Arrange four three-inch ramekins in a baking pan.
  • Spoon the chocolate mixture equally into the ramekins.
  • Set the ramekins in a baking dish.
  • Carefully add hot water to fill the baking pan to a height half way up the sides of the ramekins. (This is called a water bath.) DO NOT spill water into the pudding.
  • Bake the pots de crème in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let the puddings cool.
  • When cool, refrigerate the pots de crème at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve cold with a dollop of whipped coconut milk, dusted with powdered cocoa and a sprig of mint.
Keyword chocolat pots de crème, chocolate pots de creme, chocolate pudding
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Recipe Nutrition Information

This recipe is GF, DF, NF (contains coconut), SF, CF, V, VG*

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

Chocolat Pots de Crème Nutrition Label. Each serving is one ramekin, about 1 cup.

Chocolat Pots de Crème Nutrition Label. Each serving is one ramekin, about 1 cup.

Nourish Your Body & Soul

I encourage you to care of yourself by eating satisfying, nourishing food that is good for your body and makes you feel healthy. Protect your spirit by living authentically, moving your body, and taking time to replenish and rest. I think you might also like these recipes & posts from Recipe Idea Shop:

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Chocolat Pots De Crème. OMG. You won't be able to tell it's dairy free.

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LOVE this chocolate pudding. Dairy Free Chocolat Pots de Creme. Plate by Quail Run Pottery.

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What a great chocolate pudding. Dairy Free Chocolat Pots de Creme. Plate by Quail Run Pottery.

*Allergen Key

GF = Gluten free | DF = Dairy free | NF = Nut free | SF = Soy free | EF = Egg free | CF = Corn free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan

Note: If you have serious allergies or sensitivities, to be considered free of these allergens, you need to use products specifically marked "gluten free," etc. There can be cross-contamination in facilities.

This post was first published on Recipe Idea Shop November 18, 2015 and updated October 13, 2021.

Last Updated on May 5, 2022 by Adriana

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  1. Lois Crawford

    October 13, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    5 stars
    OMG. This was so good!

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