Dark Chocolate and Orange Pot de Crème

With the temps getting lower and holidays parties in mind, my recipe for rich, decadent dark chocolate orange pots de crème is elevated with the simple addition of Piro. olive oil and sea salt. Something in the silkiness of the oil, the crunch of the salt, the savoriness combined with bitterness and sweetness created the most perfect bite in your mouth. Good quality ingredients are essential here so make sure you’re using quality bittersweet dark chocolate. Ghirardelli and Guittard are easy to find in most supermarkets, but there are other options like Callebaut from Belgium that are often sold in specialty food stores. 

Make these pots de crème for a beautiful dessert and pair them with Macallan 10-year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. Perfection.

- Susie 

DARK CHOCOLATE ORANGE POTS DE CREME with PIRO. & SEA SALT 

Makes 12 in tall shot glasses or 6 ramekins. Small containers work well as these are so rich!

Ingredients

2 large eggs

2 tbsp granulated sugar

7 oz good quality bittersweet baking chocolate

¼ tsp sea salt

¾ cup low fat milk

2 tbsp Piro. extra virgin olive oil

Zest of 1 orange, some reserved for garnish

½ tsp sea salt crystals 

Steps: 

1. Combine eggs, sugar, chocolate and salt in a blender and set aside
2. Heat milk in a small 1 quart saucepan until scalding hot (approx. 180F)
3. Pour the milk into the blender with the other ingredients and blend immediately (so the egg doesn’t cook) on medium until the chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth. Scrape the sides of the blender, as needed, until the chocolate is smoothly incorporated. 
4. Add the olive oil and orange zest and pulse in the blender to distribute evenly
5. Pour into ramekins, shot glasses, or shorter champagne flutes and chill at least 6 hours in the fridge. 
6. To serve: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the sea salt crystals and reserved orange zest. 

*Makes about 12 when poured into tall shot glasses. Serve with cocktail/hors d’oeuvre spoons. 

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