Ridiculously Easy Blender Chocolate Pots de Crème (2024)

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No one will believe these delicious, make-ahead, dinner-party-worthyBlender Chocolate Pots de Crème took 5-minutes of hands-on time.

You probably think I'm spoofing when I say these fabulous Blender Chocolate Pots de Crème take fiveminutes of hands-on time.Set a timer and see for yourself, they're unbelievablyquick to throw together. On top of that, the fiveminutes of laborwill magically produce the mostdelicious, silky smooth sweet treats you could ever imagine.

The first time I made these Blender Chocolate Pots de Crème, my husband, Scott took a taste and declared, "Wow, this is the best chocolate dessert you've ever made!"

Super quick and easy

I almost wish he didn't know how easy this dessert is. It tastes like a labor of love, but it's actually unbelievably easy. All I do is throw chocolate chips, a small scoop of sugar, vanilla and an egg in a blender container. Then I use my microwave to heat some cream (or half and half) till it's bubbling hot. With the blender running, I add the steaming hot cream, which cooks the egg and transforms the ordinary combination of ingredients into something truly extraordinary! Something decadently, chocolately, delicious!

What isPot de Crème?

Pot de Crèmeis a delicious French dessert custard that originated in the 17th century. The name literally translated means "pot of custard" or "pot of cream", which also refers to the porcelain cups in which the dessert is served. The ingredients usually include eggs, egg yolks, cream, milk, and flavorings, such as chocolate or vanilla.

The traditional method of making Pots de Crèmeis a bit fussy. The milk and/or cream is heated and flavored, then mixed into eggs and egg yolks which have been whisked. The mixture is strained and poured into cups, which are then baked in a water bath. The whole procedure is somewhat time-consuming.

TheseBlender Chocolate Pots de Crème give similar delicious results with minimal labor. As you know, I'm all about that!

A perfect dinner party dessert

These pots de crème are perfect for, what I call, my "dinner party arsenal". I love havingrecipes thatfit the following criteria:

• make ahead
• minimal last minute prep
• unique, not run-of-the-mill
• universal appeal
• beautiful presentation
• can feed a crowd
• super delicious

Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check!!!

Ridiculously Easy

The guidelines listed above also fall in our Ridiculously Easy category of recipes as do these Blender Chocolate Pots de Crème

How to servePots de Crème

Pots de Crème are traditionally served in small bowls, ramekins or pots. There are lots of fun sets available, actually made specifically forPots de Crème.

I found mine (photo above) at a consignment shop but I also love thispretty set of Pot de Crème cups.

You can also find lovely little bowls and ramekins at T.J. Maxx and Homegoods (photo below).

A little black dress recipe

Although these Blender Chocolate Pots de Crèmearedelicious on their own, there are lots of wonderful variations too. I call recipes like this "little black dress recipes" as you can dress them up, down and add extra pizzazz with just a few small touches. Here are a few ideas:

• For a delicious Irish version, substitute two tablespoons of Bailey's (or your favorite brand) Irish Creamfor two tablespoons of the cream in the recipe. To make the Irish Cream syrup place ½ cup of Irish Cream in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a steady simmer and cook for several minutes till it's nice and syrupy, then drizzle a bit over the top of each pot de crème.

• Substitute two tablespoons of Creme dé Mint for two tablespoons of the cream. Add a dollop of whipped cream, a mint sprig and one or two Andes Mints for a garnish.
• Drizzle each pot decrème with this Mint Basil Syrup.
• Top each dessert with a sprinkle of toffee bits for a nice sweet crunch.
• Add the zest of one orange to the mixture after blending. Pulse once or two more times, then proceed to transfer mixture to serving bowls. Garnish each dessert with a thin slice of orange, a dollop of whipped cream and a mint sprig.
• Add 2 teaspoons of espresso powder to the blender mixture for Café Mocha Pots de Crème.
• Substitute two tablespoons of maple syrup for two tablespoons of the cream. Drizzle the top with maple syrup and add whipped cream.
• For a BEAUTIFUL presentation, add a drizzle of this Ridiculously Easy Raspberry Coulis, one or two fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.

• Use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar and drizzle a bit of Microwave Caramel Sauce (the real deal). Sprinkle with some toasted, salted pecans and a dollop of whipped cream for TurtlePots de Crème.

Go ahead and pin this Blender Chocolate Pots de Crème recipe. You know you're going to need a super easy, crazy delicious dessert in the near future. Or, you may just want to pull out theblender right now. Either way, expect rave reviews and comments like Scott's - "Wow, this is the best chocolate dessert you've ever made!"

Café Tips for making thisBlender Chocolate Pots de Crème

• Make sure the cream is super hot before adding it to the chocolate chip mixture in the blender. You want it to not only melt the chips but also to cook the egg.
• TheseBlender Chocolate Pots de Crème can be made ahead. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Garnish just before serving.
• Remove theseBlender Chocolate Pots de Crème from the refrigerator 30-40 minutes before serving to bring out the most flavor.
• When adding ingredients to a blender container while the blender is on, a small, inexpensive funnel is worth its weight in gold. Just remove the center from your blender cover and replace it with the funnel. You can then add more ingredients without a big mess. It also vents the container so you don't end up with a build-up of steam which has the potential to cause an explosion.

• This recipe is easily doubled. Garnish just before serving.
• If you're a dark chocolate lover, feel free to use a higher cocoa percentage chocolate in this recipe.
• This dessert is quite rich, so small servings are recommended. I get 6 servings out of the recipe.
• Use good quality chocolate chips for theseBlender Chocolate Pots de Crème, although you don't have to spend a fortune. I really like these Costco chocolate chips.
• A dusting of cocoa powder is a beautiful garnish for these delicious desserts. Wait till just before serving though, otherwise, the cocoa will disappear.
• There are so many beautiful, inexpensive and fun Pots deCrème cups. Check them out!

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