Description
Chocolate Crémeux is a rich and silky French dessert with a luxurious, custard-like texture. Made with dark chocolate, cream, and egg yolks, it delivers an indulgent melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect as a standalone treat or a filling for cakes and pastries, this elegant dessert is a must-try for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) 🍫
- 250ml heavy cream 🥛
- 50ml whole milk 🥛
- 3 egg yolks 🥚
- 40g sugar 🥄
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
Instructions
1️⃣ Heat the cream and milk in a saucepan until warm.
2️⃣ Whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale.
3️⃣ Slowly pour the warm cream into the yolks, whisking continuously.
4️⃣ Return to low heat, stirring until thickened (do not boil).
5️⃣ Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
6️⃣ Chill for 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chocolate Type: For the best flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa) for a rich and intense taste. You can also experiment with milk chocolate for a sweeter variation.
- Chill Time: Ensure you let the Chocolate Crémeux chill for at least 4 hours to achieve the perfect creamy texture. Overnight chilling can improve the texture further.
- Serving Suggestions: This dessert pairs wonderfully with fresh berries like raspberries or strawberries, whipped cream, or even a sprinkle of sea salt for a delightful contrast.
- Substitutes: You can use coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free option. If you prefer a vegan version, replace the egg yolks with a cornstarch mixture for thickening.
- Texture Tip: If your crémeux is too runny, it might need a bit more time on the heat to thicken. Just make sure not to boil it.
- Storage: Store the Chocolate Crémeux in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Always give it a good stir before serving if it separates slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: french
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of the total recipe)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Chocolate Crémeux