MOCHA POTS DE CREME

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I had this recipe for 20 years. It is an incredibly rich, smooth delight. I used to serve it at just about every dinner party I hosted--then I moved and lost the recipe! It recently surface. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Debra Schweikert

Categories     Puddings

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 oz bittersweet chocolate
1 Tbsp instant coffee granules
3 c half and half
5 egg yolks
1/2 c sugar
3 Tbsp whipped cream (garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. In large saucepan, melt the chocolate over medium heat; add coffee granules and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • 2. In a small to medium saucepan, heat the half and half over medium heat until it just starts to boil; remove from heat and set aside.
  • 3. Place the egg yolks and sugar in a medium stainless steel bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of barely simmering water. Whisk the egg mixture until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is lukewarm.
  • 4. Add 1/2 c of the hot half and half, whisking; pour that mixture into the remaining half and half in the saucepan.
  • 5. Pour into six coffee or custard cups and chill for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and serve.

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