Chocolate Pot with Ginger

A rich dark chocolate and ginger custard dessert, infused with vanilla and baked in a water bath until set.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 283.1 kcals 1698.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 16 grams 95.8 grams
Fat 23.3 grams 139.7 grams
Protein 3.2 grams 19.3 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
125
g
Dark Chocolate
70 per cent cocoa solids, broken into pieces
1
tbsp
Dairy
150
ml
100
ml
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
NutsSeeds
0.5
piece
Vanilla Pod
split lengthways, seeds scraped
1
tsp
Vegetables
30
g
Preserved Stem Ginger
chopped into small pieces with a little syrup

Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 140°C.
  • Warm the cream and vanilla in a saucepan, whisk to disperse seeds, then cover and infuse for 30 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate in the milk over low heat in a small saucepan.
  • Beat egg yolks, icing sugar, and ground ginger until fluffy, then whisk in chocolate and cream mixtures.
  • Place chopped ginger in ramekins, add chocolate mixture, and set in a roasting tin filled two-thirds up with hot water.
  • Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until slightly puffed and spongy.
  • Cool the pots, then chill in the fridge for at least six hours before serving.