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Dark Chocolate and Orange Pot de Crème

Dark Chocolate and Orange Pot de Crème: A Creamy Delight

Indulge in this Dark Chocolate and Orange Pot de Crème, a creamy, paleo, and dairy-free dessert that impresses with its rich flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Paleo
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 oz Bittersweet Chocolate Finely chopped
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk Can substitute with almond milk
  • 5 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tbsp Orange Zest Adjust according to preference
  • 1 pinch Salt
For Serving
  • 1 cup Non-Dairy Whipped Cream Optional topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries or Sliced Oranges For garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Ramekins
  • Whisk
  • ladle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather six small ramekins or teacups and place them on a tray.
  2. Finely chop bittersweet chocolate and set in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together full-fat coconut milk, egg yolks, vanilla, orange zest, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  4. Pour coconut mixture over chocolate and stir until smooth.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
  6. Distribute the mixture into ramekins and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  7. Top with non-dairy whipped cream and fresh zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve chilled for the best experience and consider adjusting flavor with spices like cinnamon.

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