Chilli Chocolate Crème Caramel
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is my favorite dessert to make when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Dark chocolate crème caramel gets a bold twist with chilli and warming spices that'll have your guests asking for the recipe. The best part? It comes together in just 55 minutes total, and most ingredients are probably already in your pantry. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel good about indulging in this decadent treat. The caramel sauce keeps things simple and foolproof, while tortilla chips add an unexpected textural contrast that makes every spoonful interesting.
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Ingredients
- 250 gdark chocolate
- 30 gcocoa powder
- 200 gsugar
- 100 gcanned chillies(finely chopped)
- 2eggs
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 150 gcaramel sauce
- 100 gtortilla chips(crushed)
- 200 mlmilk
- 10 gchilli powder
- 5 gcinnamon
- 5 gginger
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and cocoa powder.
Tip: Use a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
- 3
Add the sugar, chillies, eggs, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter.
- 4
Pour the mixture into 6-8 ramekins or small baking dishes.
Tip: Make sure the ramekins are evenly filled.
- 5
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking, as this can cause the crème caramel to become too firm.
- 6
Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
Tip: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 7
Just before serving, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of each ramekin.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a swirly design, if desired.
- 8
Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips over the top of each ramekin.
Tip: This adds a satisfying crunch to the dish.
- 9
Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon, ginger, and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Tip: You can also add a side of milk or a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence.
- 10
To make the chocolate sauce, melt the chocolate in a double boiler and whisk in the milk until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the amount of milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- 11
Serve the chocolate sauce alongside the chilled crème caramel.
Tip: You can also use this sauce to drizzle over ice cream or pancakes.
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