Espresso Pots de Crème

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Espresso Pots de Crème

Elegant, baked egg custards deeply infused with dark espresso and rice milk.

Sweet Desserts & Confections · Dinner Party Desserts · Rich Finishes

What you need

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice Milk
  • 3 tbsp Instant Espresso Powder
  • 5 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • Pinch of Salt

Method

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and place ramekins in a baking dish.
  2. Heat the rice milk until steaming, then whisk in the espresso powder until fully dissolved.
  3. Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and salt together, then slowly whisk in the warm espresso milk to temper.
  4. Strain the custard into the ramekins, then fill the baking dish with hot water halfway up the sides.
  5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until just set with a slight jiggle. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

From The Arrogant Hippie Culinary Journal: Rice Milk Edition by Aunesty Janssen

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