Silky, deeply chocolate-forward, and elegantly simple, this classic French pots de crème recipe delivers a smooth baked custard using precise water-bath technique. A refined make-ahead dessert perfect for dinner parties, weekend baking, or elevated everyday sweets. Includes chef tips for achieving the perfect custard texture and the tools we use for consistent results. Get the full recipe and chef tips → french desserts, chocolate dessert recipe, pots de creme recipe, chocolate custard...