Chocolate pots de crème are an elegant dessert that comes together easier than you think! Serve this creamy, rich chocolate custard with a dollop of whipped cream on top for the perfect finishing touch International students scholarship.

I don’t make a lot of what I call fancy desserts. You won’t see many complicated baked goods or intricately decorated cakes here. What I prefer—and I think I’m not alone—are desserts that are simple to prepare and a pleasure to eat. Desserts and baked goods that we, as home bakers, can easily achieve without a lot of fuss. You might be surprised to learn that chocolate pots de crème fall into this category sylfirm!

These little chocolate pots are one of those magical desserts that are embarrassingly simple to make, but elegant enough to be worthy of a very special occasion.

If you aren’t familiar with the term, pot de crème means pot of custard. If you want to sound all French about it, it’s pronounced po-duh-crem. Basically, it’s a cooked custard made with just a few ingredients that you most likely have in your kitchen right now. If you call yourself a chocolate fan but have never had a chocolate pots de crème, then you have done yourself an injustice. Trust me Dermes.

Pots de crème are simply a pleasure to eat. They’re smooth and creamy and so very chocolate-y. You can serve them at room temperature, but I love them still a bit chilled. And, I just have to have that dollop of sweetened whipped cream on top.