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

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[ext_870394]

I've tried Pot du Cream once (or at most twice) at restaurants as some waiter recommended. Come to think of it, it was not a long ago too. It was so delicious. Very rich, and very filling. I love that. I should try making it at home! As I recall it was like $7 to 9 for one dessert at a restaurant... Looks delicious, Maria!

[a_boleyn]

It didn't cost that much for all 8 portions, Nami. And it was quite easy to manage.

[ext_877277]

Very moussey - looks good. I would have thought a high mixer setting was preferable, no? Air bubbles give it a nice appearance, although I suppose it depends how dense you want it and what you're aiming for.

[a_boleyn]

For a pot du creme, you want smooth and creamy, but I always thought mousse was lighter textured so the bubbles would be preferred. In any case, it tasted great.

[anonymous]

Absolutely lovely! Pink peppercorns.. who would think?

Love this!

(SallyBR, by the way.... the anonymous lady!)

[a_boleyn]

Welcome, Sally. I was glad to finally use the pink peppercorns and they looked so pretty too. :)