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Smoked-Tea-Infused Chocolate Pots de Crème

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Smoked-Tea-Infused Chocolate Pots de Crème

Smoked-Tea-Infused Chocolate Pots de Crème

amanda

Equipment

  • - Pots and Pans Set (Small)

  • - Digital Cooker / Smoker

  • - Chocolate Melter or Double Boiler

  • - Mixing Bowls

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons

  • - Saucepan

  • - Blender (or Immersion Blender)

  • - Strainer or Sieve

  • - Infuser or Tea Ball Set

Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

  • 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 2/3 cup whole milk

  • 1 teaspoon Lapsang souchong or other smoked tea

  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided

  • 6 large egg yolks

  • 1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Place finely chopped bittersweet chocolate in large bowl. Bring heavy whipping cream, whole milk, and smoked tea to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Turn off heat; add 1/4 cup sugar and stir to dissolve. Steep tea uncovered 5 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into yolk mixture, then strain over chocolate. Let stand 2 minutes. Whisk until chocolate is melted and custard is smooth. Cover and chill custard overnight.
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Instruction 3

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 300°F. Divide custard among eight 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and arrange ramekins in large roasting pan. Carefully add enough warm water to roasting pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
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Instruction 4

Bake custards in water bath until just set in center, about 55 minutes. Remove ramekins from water. Uncover and refrigerate until cold, at least 6 hours. DO AHEAD: Custards can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.
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Instruction 5

Combine cream and sugar in medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; whisk until peaks form. Dollop cream atop custards and serve.
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