As much as I love Christmas lunch – turkey and all the trimmings, Christmas pudding, mince pies and brandy butter and then Stilton, I think that half the fun is also in the delicious leftovers. Even when I roast a chicken for a weekend lunch I take the time to throw in some extra potatoes, cook some extra vegetable and make more stuffing than I need. It really makes the next few meals so much quicker, easier and more delicious.
I know that strictly speaking there is no such things as leftover chocolate(s), but if you have some spare these pretty verrines are very easy to make, and are sure to impress. They are rich and indulgent, but really not too large so considering it is Christmas time they could almost be good for you!
How to Make Layered Chocolate Pots!
Layered Chocolate Pots
Ingredients
- 200 ml double cream
- 80 g of each of two types of chocolate (I used milk and plain)
Instructions
- Simply finely chop each type of chocolate and place in separate bowls.
- Heat 100ml of the cream to just below simmering, remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir well until the chocolate has melted into the cream you might need to either heat it very gently or add a little milk to thin it.
- Divide the chocolate cream mix between the verrine glasses trying not to pour it down the side of the glass; I use either a jam funnel or pour the chocolate mixture from a warmed jug, wipe any splodges from the inside of the glass place in the fridge to set, before adding the next layer.
- Served chilled with a little extra cream.
Notes
Try adding orange zest, or use a little less cream and add a little brandy, whiskey or liqueur of your choice.
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Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.)
I LOVE these desserts – my family always has a version of this type of dessert for Christmas!
Helen
Thank Mardi, I do question what this thing called leftover chocolate is however?
Nayna Kanabar (@citrusspiceuk)
These look absolutely delicious and chocolicious.
Stuart Vettese
Very easy to make – perfect for this time of year Helen, (getting me panicking about my Christmas shopping now)!!!
Helen
Christmas shopping? PANIC!
DANIELLE VEDMORE
Yummy! And 2 ingredients! Perfect!
Helen
And both easy and impressive – it is all about effort to glory!
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry
I am always looking for easy desserts that look stunning and these chocolate pots def fit the bill. Stumbling and sharing.
Helen
Thanks Bintu. Try them with melted toffees too.
laura@howtocookgoodfood
Well we always have leftover chocolate, normally from party bags and in fact I found some stale chocolate in the fridge left over from Easter! I will not let that happen again and will make your pots with it instead.
Helen
It is a tragic waste letting it go stale. YOu can do this with all sorts, including filled chocolates.
Chichi
These chocolate pots look just right for the festive period. Delicious!!!
Helen
Thank you. A firm favorite at home!
Simone
I might have to go out and buy extra chocolate to make this as leftover chocolate is just impossible to have here….:) Looks delicious!
Helen
I did giggle at a commission for leftover chocolate!
Emily @amummytoo
Gosh, they look wonderful, easy to make and absolutely flawlessly executed. Pinned!
Helen
Thank you Emily. I am all about the effort to glory ratio
Fiver Feeds
Lovely pots, it’s very hard to resist eating just one :)
Helen
Depends what size you make them!
Taste of Beirut
These are very pretty and look like they’d be nice for bringing to a Christmas party, maybe with a few currents on top to garnish!
Helen
Great idea re the currants – maybe soaked in booze of some sort?
kim neville
Look delicious – I am definately going to make these
Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet
Love the little glasses; very elegant! I’m often tempted to buy similar stuff at the shops but seeing how easy it is to prepare, next time I’ll make my own.
Helen
they are so so easy to make. Always make your own!