HAZELNUT POTS DE CREME

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White chocolate and toasted ground hazelnuts make a heavenly combination in this rich, silky custard. Guests are sure to rave about the elegant individual treats served in ramekins. -Elise Lalor, Issaquah, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup ground hazelnuts, toasted
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
6 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur, optional
Chocolate curls

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small saucepan, heat cream, hazelnuts and chocolate until bubbles form around sides of pan and chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar. Remove cream mixture from heat; stir a small amount of hot cream mixture into egg mixture. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in liqueur if desired. Strain, discarding hazelnuts., Transfer to six 6-oz. ramekins. Place in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Garnish servings with chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 48g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 318mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.