A Valentine's Day treat from Petite Kitchen

Dark chocolate creme pots. Picture / Eleanor Ozich.

Eleanor Ozich of Petite Kitchen makes decadent dark chocolate creme pots, perfect for Valentine's Day.

Today I share with you a little Valentine's Day inspiration. The most decadent, rich and bittersweet dark chocolate creme pots, made entirely out of two ingredients.

If you are dairy free, you could use coconut cream instead of cream, although this will lend a slightly different flavour and texture. The chocolate is the heart and soul in this recipe, so be sure to use the best quality you can find.

DARK CHOCOLATE CREME POTS
Serves 4

• 200 g dark chocolate (I used Whittakers Dark Ghana)
• 275 ml cream, or coconut cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Unrefined icing sugar for dusting (optional)

1. Roughly chop the chocolate into chunks.

2. Place cream in small saucepan over low heat and bring almost to the boil. Add dark chocolate and vanilla, and stir until chocolate has completely melted. The mixture should be thick, dark and glossy.

3. Carefully pour mixture into four small glasses, mugs or bowls. Place in fridge to set for at least two hours.

4. Remove from fridge 20 minutes before serving, and dust with a little icing sugar or cocoa powder if desired.

- VIVA