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3.50 from 95 votes

Keto Pot De Creme | Keto Chocolate Pudding

15 minutes
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 60 grams chocolate (or 100% or Bakers Chocolate I use Lindt 90%)
  • 80 grams heavy whipping cream
  • 1 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons erythritol (or 100% or Bakers Chocolate I use Lindt 90%)
  • 3 drops vanilla extract (or 100% or Bakers Chocolate I use Lindt 90%)
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  • Break up chocolate into small pieces and put it in a bowl In a separate bowl, add the egg yolk and give it a quick whisk In a thick-bottomed saucepan, add the cream and the erythritol and heat it over a low flame.
  • Also add in a few drops of the vanilla extract.
  • Bring the cream and erythritol mix just to a boil, while stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
  • As soon as the first bubbles appear in the cream, take it off the heat.
  • Add a few drops of the hot cream to the egg yolk and whisk it in.
  • This is called tempering, and it's done so the boiling cream doesn't turn the yolk into scrambled egg.
  • Add a new drops at a time and whisk.
  • Then add the entire cream to the egg yolk and give it all a good mix.
  • Put the egg and cream mix back into the saucepan and put it on a low heat.
  • This is your custard.
  • Keep stirring the custard, until you start to see it thicken.
  • Watch it carefully at this point, it shouldn't become too thick.
  • It's done when it just coats the spatula or the back of a spoon.
  • Immediately take the custard off the heat and pour it over the chocolate pieces.
  • Let sit for a minute, then whisk it all together until you get a thick, glossy pudding.
  • If the chocolate feels a bit too thick, add a bit more cream to loosen it up.
  • Also add in a pinch of salt and whisk Divide among two ramekins or cups and let it set in the refrigerator for about 30 mins.
  • Top with a bit of whipped cream or creme fraiche and serve.
  • It's even better with a bit of berry compote and cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal