Best Black Bottomed Butterscotch Pots De Creme Recipes

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SPICY CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME WITH BLOODY BUTTERSCOTCH



Spicy Chocolate Pots de Creme with Bloody Butterscotch image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 9h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons spiced rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Red food coloring

Steps:

  • For the pots de creme: Preheat the oven to 280 degrees F. In a medium pot set over high heat, scald the cream and milk; the mixture should be just about to boil, then remove from the heat. Whisk the sugar and yolks in a bowl until light and frothy, 1 minute. Temper the yolks by pouring some of the hot cream over the yolks slowly and whisking vigorously. Then pour the yolk mixture into the cream and do not return to the stovetop. Add the rum, vanilla and chocolate, and whisk slowly until the chocolate melts and is completely incorporated. Pour the mixture into six 6-ounce ramekins and bake in a water bath until the creme is set, about 1 hour.
  • Cool in the refrigerator until cold, overnight.
  • For the butterscotch: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Add the brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Cook until the sugar thickens and reaches the soft-ball stage, a candy thermometer will read 235 degrees F, the sugar will just start to darken in color. Whisk the cream and salt in slowly, being careful as the cream will steam and the sugar mixture may clump. Keep whisking and cooking until smooth. Remove from the heat and add enough food coloring to make the sauce bloody!
  • Serve the pots de creme drizzled with some of the bloody butterscotch.

BUTTERSCOTCH POTS DE CRèME



Butterscotch Pots de Crème image

Categories     Egg     Side     Bake     Chill     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Scotch whisky
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 300°F.
  • In a large heatproof bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, and brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and keep warm.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar with 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook without stirring until the mixture becomes dark amber, swirling the pan if hot spots develop. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the Scotch whisky and 1/4 cup of the warm cream mixture, whisking until combined. Whisk in the remaining cream mixture.
  • Whisk the caramel mixture into the egg yolks in a slow, steady stream. Stir in the vanilla, salt, and mace. Strain the custard through a fine strainer.
  • Ladle the custard into 6 pot de crème pots or 4-ounce custard cups. Place the cups in a roasting pan and carefully fill the pan with enough hot water to reach halfway up their sides. Cover the pan with foil. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the custards barely jiggle when shaken. Remove the roasting pan from the oven and remove the foil. Allow the custards to cool in the water to room temperature. Transfer the custards to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.

BUTTERSCOTCH POTS DE CRèME



Butterscotch Pots de Crème image

Provided by M. J. Adams

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Vanilla     Ramekin     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
6 tablespoons dark muscovado sugar *
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons Demerara sugar*
4 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Accompaniments: whipped cream; chocolate shavings or fresh berries
Special Equipment
6 (4-ounce) ramekins

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Bring cream, muscovado sugar, and salt just to a simmer in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Bring water and Demerara sugar to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully add cream mixture (mixture will bubble up and steam), whisking until combined.
  • Whisk together yolks and vanilla in a large bowl, then add hot cream mixture in a stream, whisking. Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a 1-quart glass measure. Skim off any foam with a spoon.
  • Divide custard among ramekins. Arrange ramekins in a small roasting pan and bake in a hot water bath , uncovered, until custards are set around edges but still tremble slightly in centers, about 40 minutes. Transfer ramekins to a rack with tongs and cool to warm or room temperature. Pots de crème will continue to set as they cool.
  • *Available at specialty foods shops and Dean & DeLuca (800-999-0306).

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