
Milk Chocolate Posset
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This decadent milk chocolate posset is one of my favorite desserts to make when I want something truly special without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, coming together in just about an hour from start to finish. Dark chocolate, one of our star ingredients, contains antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit virtuous. Since you're likely to have most of these pantry staples on hand already, you can whip this up on a whim without a special trip to the store. The result is silky smooth and absolutely luxurious, the kind of dessert that makes everyone think you've fussed far more than you actually have.
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Ingredients
- 400milk chocolate bars
- 300 mlheavy cream
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egglarge egg yolks
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 20 gall-purpose flour
- 200 mlunsalted milk
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk chocolate bars, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Be patient, as this step may take a few minutes.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Use room temperature eggs for the best results.
- 4
Temper the egg yolks by slowly pouring the warm chocolate mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
Tip: This step is crucial to preventing the eggs from scrambling.
- 5
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Tip: You can test the consistency by drizzling a small amount of the mixture onto a plate and letting it cool to room temperature.
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter, kosher salt, and dark chocolate chips until the butter has melted and the chocolate is smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- 7
Strain the mixture into a clean bowl and whisk in the all-purpose flour until well combined.
Tip: This step helps to thicken the mixture and prevent it from becoming too runny.
- 8
Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or ramekins and refrigerate until chilled.
Tip: You can garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings, if desired.
- 9
Serve the posset chilled, with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings, if desired.
Tip: This dessert is perfect for special occasions or as a luxurious treat.
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