Chocolate Pot de Crème
by: Chef Gil Binol
Modes
Rack Position
Position - 2
Ingredients
12.6 oz (357 g) 70% dark chocolate
2 cups heavy cream
7 egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat
Turn on Wolf Convection Steam Oven. Press “Sous Vide.” Set the temperature to 162°F and press “Start.”
Prepare the Chocolate Mixture
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and dark chocolate. Place over medium heat until the chocolate is mostly melted. Whisk until well combined, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Prepare the Custard Base
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Slowly whisk the chocolate-cream mixture into the egg mixture. Continue whisking until smooth and fully incorporated.
Portion
Ladle the mixture into about five (8-ounce) jars. Place the jars on a perforated pan and cover the tops with plastic wrap.
Cook
Place the tray of jars in the Wolf Convection Seam Oven and cook for 2 hours.
Chill and Serve
Carefully remove the tray from the oven. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serve cold. Optionally, top with whipped cream before serving.