Red Velvet Pots de Crème

Name: Red Velvet Pots de Crème
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups heavy cream; ½ cup whole milk; ½ cup granulated sugar; 4 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ teaspoon red food coloring (gel works best); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup buttermilk; Whipped cream and chocolate shavings (for garnish)

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Red Velvet Pots de Crème is a rich and velvety dessert that combines the classic flavors of red velvet cake with the creamy, custard-like texture of traditional pots de crème. This indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or when you want a luxurious, chocolatey dessert.

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Origin Red Velvet Pots de Crème

Pots de crème, meaning “pots of cream” in French, is a classic custard-based dessert dating back to the 17th century. The red velvet twist adds a modern touch, incorporating cocoa and a hint of vanilla to mimic the beloved red velvet cake flavor.

What I Love About This Recipe

The silky-smooth texture melts in your mouth, creating an incredibly indulgent experience. The balance of chocolate and vanilla, combined with a light tang from buttermilk, makes it irresistibly rich. It’s also an elegant dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make ahead for dinner parties.

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Red Velvet Pots de Crème

Recipe by RecipeWikkiCourse: Desserts

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

705

kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
½ cup granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon red food coloring (gel works best)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup buttermilk
Whipped cream and chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Directions

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Arrange 4 small ramekins in a baking dish.
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together heavy cream, milk, cocoa powder, and sugar until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly pour in a small amount of warm cream mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
Gradually add the rest of the cream mixture, whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla, red food coloring, salt, and buttermilk.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a silky texture, then divide evenly among ramekins.
Pour hot water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the ramekins. Cover loosely with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Serve chilled with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.