Chocolate Pot de Creme with Sweetened Pink Peppercorn Whipped Cream

[a_boleyn]

This is an impressive but easy to make-ahead version of the classic French chocolate pot de creme. I've paired it with a quenelle of sweetened whipped cream to which a pinch of cracked or ground pink peppercorns has been added

Comments

[anonymous]

The cream looks delicious. Makes me want to prepare a chocolate dessert too... Sissi

[a_boleyn]

They're spiked with rum too. They ARE tasty but I'm the only one eating and after 2 portions I've had enough.

[anonymous]

I love how this is served in individual cups. It looks rich and decadent and the perfect dinner party dessert. I think the hazelnut liquor would be a lovely touch xx http://hotlyspiced.com

[a_boleyn]

You can even make several different flavours and set them out on a buffet. I love that you don't have to chop chocolate, use a water bath or even turn on the oven. I'd like to try it with white chocolate chips at some point ... you'd probably have to increase the amount to at least 1 1/3 or 1 1/4 cups so it would set properly.

[ext_1117662]

I keep saying, pink peppercorn whipped cream - trying to imagine what that must taste like. I am pretty sure I'd love it. :)

[a_boleyn]

It's hard to describe what pink peppercorns taste like ... sweet-sharp/citrusy not like black peppercorns since they're not from the peppercorn family. Great with cream in desserts. Do not grind them in a spice grinder or pepper grinder. The skins are very delicate so you can just rub them between your hands to release the fragrant oils.

You can even sprinkle them over salads.

[anonymous]

This is the second chocolate creme I've seen in as many days, something out there is telling me to make chocolate pots!!! Love them ! Claire

[a_boleyn]

You should take these subtle hints from the cosmos. :)

[ext_1113683]

I adore the addition of pink peppercorns, they add such an exotic flavour to everything :D
And with chocolate creamy goodness?
WOW!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

[a_boleyn]

Thank you.