I used half the sugar- 1/4 cup. It wasn't as firm, but tasted fine.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Slow Cooker Chocolate Pots de Creme with Ganache
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : LowerCarbs Veggie
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup baker's sugar -- (because the granules are fine)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Ganache topping:
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
Use a 6-quart slow cooker with an inserted oven-safe dish (Pyrex or Corningware) that fits all the way inside your stoneware. I sue a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Add water around the dish until reaching the halfway point [you're using the slow cooker as a bain-marie, or water bath].
In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg yolks, cream, sugar, vanilla and cocoa powder. Pour the mixture into the dish, and cook on high for 2 to 4 hours. Your custard should be set in the center [check by lightly touching with your finger] with the middle still a little jiggly.
Unplug the cooker, and let it cool down enough to safely remove the inserted dish. Cool in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours before topping with the ganache.
Make the ganache: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, whisk in the cream until fully incorporated, and pour evenly over the top. Return to the refrigerator for another 2 to 3 hours before serving.
Serves 8
AuthorNote; Heavenly chocolate goodness. The chocolate mousse part was rich and creamy - the kind of richness that makes your eyes go a tiny bit crossed. The four of us who could this wonderful dessert (the baby was only a few weeks old) dipped our spoon right into the baking dish.
Source:
"More Make it Fast, Cook it Slow by Stephanie O'Dea, 2011."
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"July 2011"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 400 Calories; 35g Fat (76.1% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 235mg Cholesterol; 35mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 7 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 2788 0 0 0 0 0
