Instant Low Fat Pots De Creme Recipes

SLOW-COOKER CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME

Steps:

• Place cream, chocolate and espresso in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until chocolate is melted and cream is hot, 4 minutes. Whisk to combine., In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar and salt until blended but not foamy. Slowly whisk in cream mixture; stir in extract. , Ladle egg mixture into eight 4-ounce jars. Center lids on jars and screw on bands until fingertip tight. Add hot water to a 7-qt. slow cooker; place jars in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until set, about 4 hours. Remove jars from slow cooker; cool on counter for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. , If desired, top with whipped cream, grated chocolate and raspberries.

EASY POTS DE CREME

Steps:

• Combine egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add heavy cream and half-and-half; blend again. Add chocolate and vanilla extract and blend until chocolate is very finely chopped. Carefully pour hot coffee through the opening while blender is running; blend until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Pour mixture into small serving dishes. Let cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.

INSTANT LOW-FAT POTS DE CREME

Steps:

• Put ricotta, sugar, cocoa, liqueur, expresso and vanilla into a food processor or blender; process 5 seconds.
• Scrape down mixture from the sides of the bowl and process 5 seconds more Add 1/2 and 1/2, 1 tablespoon at a time, only until mixture is the consistency of chocolate pudding.
• Continue processing until absolutely smooth, 8 to 10 seconds more.
• Divide among four 4- to 5-ounce ramekins or serving dishes.
• Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Note: Food processor timing is not really important.
• Process all ingredients but 1/2 and 1/2, and then add as needed.