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WW Recipe of the Day: Low-Sugar Mocha Pots de Crème
Here’s one of my favorite easy chocolate dessert recipes. Easy mocha pots de creme that come together in about 10 minutes.
The recipe is from one of my favorite baking books, The Weekend Baker: Irresistible Recipes, Simple Techniques, and Stress-Free Strategies for Busy People (affiliate link) by Abigail Johnson Dodge. As Abby explains in the book, Pot de Crème is the French version of American pudding.
I think this is one of my favorite chocolate dessert recipes because of how simple it is. You just whip the ingredients together in a blender (affiliate link) and then pour the mixture into tiny dishes to chill.
How easy is that?
Granted, this isn’t one of your typical Weight Watchers “Easy Chocolate Dessert Recipes” made of sugar-free chocolate pudding and light cool whip, though they can be tasty too.
Sometimes I want the real thing. The key is to keep the portion size small.
It’s what French ladies and savvy sensible American women (like my 94-year-old grandmother) have been doing for decades to stay slim and healthy.
And that’s what I love best about Weight Watchers. Nothing is off limits. It’s up to you to manage your Points budget in a way that works best for you.
The original recipe is for 4 half-cup servings. But I find this dessert is so rich, an even smaller – think shot glass size – serving is better.
Recipe Notes
The French version of American pudding, this is one of those easy chocolate dessert recipes that whips up in minutes with the help of your blender (affiliate link).
The key is to use really good chocolate. The recipe says to chill this at least 45 minutes, but I’ve found it takes at least a couple of hours to cool off and firm up in my fridge.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Mocha Pots de Creme Dessert?
According to my calculations, each serving has 162 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
9 SmartPoints (Green plan)
9 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
9 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Flavor Variations
Bourbon and dark rum work well in place of the coffee liqueur.
For fruit flavored liqueurs such as orange or raspberry, omit the coffee granules.
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Easy Low-Sugar Mocha Pots de Creme
Ingredients
- 1 cup (8 fl ounces or 233 ml) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Have out 8 tiny serving dishes. I like to use shot glasses. But tiny wine glasses, ramekins or tea cups would all work too.
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream just until boiling.
- Meanwhile, add the chopped chocolate, sugar, and espresso powder or coffee granules into a blender.
- When the cream is just boiling, pour it into the blender. Place the lid on the blender and blend on medium high speed until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is frothy and smooth.
- Add the liqueur and vanilla and process until blended, about 10 seconds.
- Using a spoon, skim off the foam from the top of the custard and discard.
- Pour the chocolate cream into the ramekins or cups, dividing evenly.
- Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a few chocolate shavings, if desired.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 9 SmartPoints (Green plan) 9 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 9 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Flavor variations: Bourbon and dark rum work well in place of the coffee liqueur. For fruit flavored liqueurs such as orange or raspberry, omit the coffee granules.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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