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French · Dessert

Dark Chocolate Pots

Silky, intensely chocolatey little puddings that set in the fridge.

Time
20 min
Serves
4
Skill
Easy
Heat
None
Diet
Vegetarian

Pairing at a glance

WineTaylor’s 20 Year Old Tawny PortComplement SpiritWoodford Reserve Double OakedEcho SpiritThe Macallan 12 Double CaskComplement

The pairing logic

Bitter chocolate loves sweet wines and aged spirits with cocoa and dried-fruit notes.

  • rich
  • bitter-sweet
  • creamy
  • decadent
What to pour

DRINK WITH THIS

Wine

Perfect matchComplement Taylor’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port Fortified wine · Tawny Port · 20.0% Caramel, fig and walnut sweetness suit dark chocolate. See the wine →

Spirits

Perfect matchEcho Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon · 45.2% Cocoa and toasted marshmallow notes match the pot. See the spirit → Great matchComplement The Macallan 12 Double Cask Scotch Whisky · 40.0% Sherry-seasoned oak and ginger flatter chocolate. See the spirit → Great matchComplement Mount Gay XO Rum · 43.0% Banana, vanilla and toasty wood are a rum-and-chocolate classic. See the spirit →

Cocktails

Great matchComplement Old Fashioned Bourbon Bourbon and bitters with chocolate is a dessert in a glass. See the cocktail →

Rules used: Complement — Similar flavours that echo and support each other. Contrast — Opposites that balance: sweet against spicy, acid against rich. Cut — Tannin or acidity that slices through fat and richness. Echo — One shared flavour or ingredient links the plate and the glass. Cleanse — Bubbles, acidity or cold that refresh the palate between bites. Regional — What grows together goes together: same place, same table. Learn more →

The recipe

HOW TO MAKE IT

Ingredients · serves 4

Method · prep 15 min · cook 5 min

  1. 1

    Heat the cream and milk until just steaming.

  2. 2

    Whisk yolks and sugar, then slowly whisk in the hot cream.

  3. 3

    Return to a low heat, stirring until it coats the spoon, then pour over the chocolate and stir smooth.

  4. 4

    Divide into pots, chill at least 3 hours, and top with salt and raspberries.

Cook’s tip

Choose a drink that is at least as sweet as the dessert.

MORE FOR THE TABLE

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Please enjoy responsibly. Pairings are suggestions based on classic flavour principles, not rules. Check ingredients for allergies and cook meat and poultry thoroughly.