Who can say no to Chocolate? This Easy Chocolate Pots recipe is the no-fail, go-to recipe for all chocolate lovers out there looking to satisfy their sweet tooth.
A good dessert need not be complicated, nor does it have to take too much skill and time. With this dark chocolate pots recipe, you’re guaranteed to whip up some good old chocolatey goodness no matter the time or need.
If you’ve ever found yourself in a hurry to make a dessert that works, then this Easy Chocolate Pots recipe is your best friend. This is an easy, creative way to make desserts, and it takes out all the stress that comes with preparing food in such a short time.
This dessert is sure to be a hit; kids, as well as adults, will love it. It is also suitable to serve at parties or If you find yourself stuck at home on a cozy day. These easy chocolate pots are also good desserts to accompany tea or coffee.
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Why does this recipe work?
This recipe is popular because of a few great reasons:
- This melts in-your-mouth goodness that you – or your friends- cannot resist.
- With only seven ingredients, this is a dessert that you can make with the common items you’ll find in your family pantry.
- This easy, no-bake chocolate dessert recipe will take just 5 minutes, if you’re looking for something sweet in a jiffy, then this is the recipe for you.
- If you’re also looking to save more time, then this recipe is great because it can be prepared ahead of time.
- This is a decadent dessert, and it is egg-free and gluten-free.
- This elegant dessert requires simple ingredients, and it is perfect for special occasions such as Valentine’s day, Mother's day and Christmas. It is also good as a dessert at dinner parties.
What is in this Chocolate Pots recipe?
Dark chocolate: It is the base of this recipe and where the dessert gets much of its flavor. Dark chocolate has a bitter-sweet taste, 70% dark chocolate works best for this recipe.
Cornstarch: Also known as cornflour. This is mainly used as to thickening agent. It helps the combined ingredients to have a thick, custard-like texture.
White sugar (granulated): This is the main sweetening agent for the dessert.
Whole milk: Milk mixes all the dry ingredients and adds moisture to the dish.
Butter: It adds a subtle flavor to the dessert and gives it its characteristic silky texture.
Vanilla extract: Gives the dish its delectable aroma and highlights all the flavors in the dish.
Whipped cream and cocoa powder: Whipped cream and cocoa powder are added as an additional garnish to the dessert.
How to Make Chocolate Pots?
One: In a medium saucepan, mix chopped chocolate, sugar, milk, and cornflour over medium-low heat until the chocolate melts and the mixture thickens
Two: Add the butter and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
Three: Divide the pudding evenly between 4 serving glasses or small cups and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Four: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of some cocoa powder, then serve.
Top tips!
- Make sure that you are melting/mixing the chocolate, sugar, milk, and cornflour on low-medium heat, so you don’t burn the chocolate. If the heat is too high, the chocolate will burn and will taste bitter.
- Make sure to stir constantly, to avoid the chocolate and other ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Also, make sure that you are not stirring and heating the mixture until boiling. Overheating the milk in the recipe will cause the texture of the dessert to become runny.
Recipe variations
- This recipe works best when 70% dark chocolate is used. If you would like to become a bit sweeter, you can use 50% dark chocolate. If you use milk chocolate, this might become too sweet.
- You can also add infused flavor to your chocolate pots. You might want to add orange zest to infuse it with an orange flavor.
- You can also use some peppermint extract for that added minty flavor.
- Top your chocolate pudding with nuts and fresh fruit, like fresh raspberries or blueberries for an added healthy spin to this dessert.
- You may use almond milk or coconut milk instead of whole milk; however, whole milk will give you a rich dessert.
- For an extra creamy texture, you may add half milk and half heavy cream (double cream) if you want. You can also use coconut cream.
Serving suggestions
This easy chocolate pot recipe is best served as a dessert in different creative serving glasses. You can use teacups, ramekins, mini mason jars, mini ceramic mugs, etc.
This is a dessert best enjoyed after a meal. But you can also have it paired with your favorite coffee or tea.
Storage
Fridge: you can keep the chocolate pots in the fridge. Just make sure to cover the pots in plastic. This dessert will be good for 4 to 5 days.
Make ahead: you can also make this dessert ahead of time. For best results, you can keep this in the fridge for about a day or two before serving.
Troubleshoot FAQs
The recipe works best when you use 70% dark chocolate. It might be that you’re using chocolate with more dark chocolate in it. It could also be that your chocolate is burned, make sure to heat the chocolate in low to medium heat.
You may add less cornstarch or more milk than the proper amount, which will cause your dessert to be runny.
The ratio of the chocolate in your mixture might be too high.
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Recipe
Easy chocolate pots
Ingredients
- 150 g dark chocolate , roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream , topping
- pinch of cocoa powder , topping
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix chocolate, sugar, milk and cornflour over medium heat until the chocolate melts and the mixture thickens.150 g dark chocolate, 2 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 cups whole milk, ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- Add the butter and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.2 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Divide the pudding evenly between 3 serving glasses and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle some cocoa powder on top, then serve.whipped cream, pinch of cocoa powder
Notes
- Make sure that you are melting/mixing the chocolate, sugar, milk, and cornflour on low-medium heat so you don’t burn the chocolate. If the heat is too high, the chocolate will burn and will taste bitter.
- Make sure to stir constantly, to avoid the chocolate and other ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Also, make sure that you are not stirring and heating the mixture until boiling. Overheating the milk in the recipe will cause the texture of the dessert to become runny.
variations
- This recipe works best when 70% dark chocolate is used. If you would like to become a bit sweeter, you can use 50% dark chocolate. If you use milk chocolate this might become too sweet.
- You can also add infused flavor to your chocolate pots. You might want to add orange zest to infuse it with an orange flavor.
- You can also use some peppermint extract for that added minty flavor.
- Top your chocolate pudding with nuts and fresh fruit, like fresh raspberries or blueberries for an added healthy spin to this dessert.
- You may use almond milk or coconut milk instead of whole milk; however, whole milk will give you a rich dessert.
- For an extra creamy texture, you may add half milk and half heavy cream (double cream) if you want. You can also use coconut cream.
Nutrition
If you liked this Chocolate Pots recipe, please leave a comment and rate the recipe.
Frances
Can i use oat milk in making this recipe?
Radwa
Yes, you can.
Clementine
Wow! Looks delicious. I will try this recipe this weekend.