2 hours and 30 minutes6 servingscardamom optional

Chocolate Pots de Crème or Custard

By Mariana Orozco

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6 Servings

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2 Hours and 30 Minutes

Chocolate Pots de Crème or Custard
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Recipe Details

Total Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cooking

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup whipped cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp instant coffee
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 8 ½ oz (240 g) semisweet chocolate, melted,
  • ¼ tsp cardamom optional
  • whipped cream
  • Spearmint or mint or fresh red berries

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Press Saute and set time to 4 to 5 Minutes. Add the whipped cream, milk, and instant coffee until it comes to a boil.
  2. In a bowl, place the egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Beat until a slightly whitish color.
  3. With a ladle, take a bit of the hot mixture from the Instant Pot® bowl and pour over the beaten yolks, while stirring continously. This is known as tempering. It is done to prevent the egg yolks from cooking.
  4. Add the yolk mixture with a bit of milk to the rest of the cream and milk mixture in the Instant Pot® bowl. Add the melted chocolate and cardamom. Place the mixture in flan molds or molds and cover with aluminum foil. You can use the 7 oz (207 ml) round CorningWare French White ramekin.
  5. In the Instant Pot® bowl, put 1 ½ cups of water, the rack, and, on top, the flan molds.
  6. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook, pressure level High, and set time to 6 Minutes.
  7. Let cool in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

About the chef

Mariana Orozco

Mariana Orozco

Mariana Orozco is a Mexican chef and culinary educator known for her passion for approachable, honest cooking. After nearly completing a degree in medicine, she transitioned to pursue her true passion—culinary arts—graduating with excellence in Gastronomy from Universidad Anáhuac del Sur. Orozco is a recipe developer, food stylist, and podcast co-host, bringing joy and creativity to home kitchens through her workshops and online cooking classes. She is particularly recognized for her focus on reducing food waste and making cooking accessible, often teaching how to turn everyday ingredients into delicious meals​. In addition to her culinary work, Orozco is a vocal advocate for people living with multiple sclerosis, a condition she was diagnosed with in 2016. Her experiences have deepened her commitment to sharing the healing and comforting power of cooking.

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