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Hot Chocolate Pots

Published: May 1, 2019 · Modified: Nov 17, 2020 by Marcellina

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This Hot Chocolate Pots recipe is deeply dark, richly decadent and very, very delicious!

But what you'll love best is how easy these Hot Chocolate Pots are to make.

Close up of a spoonful of gooey baked chocolate pudding

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Quite a few years ago, I saw this Hot Chocolate Pots recipe on television. Nigella Lawson was cooking on the Oprah Winfrey show and called these delicious puddings, Chocohotopots. So, I quickly jotted the recipe down and have been making it ever since. It was only when I checked Nigella's cookbook Feast, that I realised I had been making them a little differently

Table of Contents

  • 1 Why is this recipe better?
  • 2 Instructions
  • 3 FAQ's
  • 4 Recipe
  • 5 Hot Chocolate Pots Recipe

Why is this recipe better?

What makes my Hot Chocolate Pots recipe so much better is two teaspoons of good vanilla extract, a pinch of salt and the big one - dark chocolate chips. That's right. It's that simple. Vanilla and salt bring out all the flavors in a sweet recipe. BUT it's the dark chocolate chips that really make eating this pudding so wonderful. Just imagine - melted, dark chocolate in every mouthful of gooey pudding! Yes, it's very good!

Four baked chocolate puddings, with spoons on a raffia mat viewed from above

Instructions

If you are anything like me, you'd be happy to have less washing up. This Hot Chocolate Pots recipe uses just one bowl.

  • Melt the chocolate and butter in a heat proof bowl.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla into the cooled chocolate mixture.
  • Finally stir in flour, salt and chocolate bits

All in the same bowl. So easy!

Scraped bowl, whisk and spoons after preparing chocolate pudding recipe viewed from above

FAQ's

Can this recipe be made ahead?

Absolutely! I often prepare this Hot Chocolate Pots recipe up to Step 6 (that is before baking) while I'm making dinner and let them sit on the kitchen bench until dinner is ready. Then while we eat, I pop them into a preheated oven.

What about making this Hot Chocolate Pots recipe the day before?

Making these Chocolate pots the day before is easy. Just as I said previously, prepare the pots up to Step 6 (that is just before baking). Place the pots on a tray, cover the whole lot in plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, remove the unbaked Hot Chocolate Pots from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking (or when you start preheating your oven) to bring the pudding back to room temperature. Then go ahead and bake as per the recipe.

What about using milk chocolate?

Once you start making this Hot Chocolate Pots recipe, you are going to get requests for more. Yes, it is that good! By now you know I love dark chocolate - there's my fantastic brownie recipe, Italian Hot Chocolate and my gluten free chocolate and almond cake just to name a few, so I won't recommend this recipe to be made with milk chocolate. I think it's way to sweet - I have tested it and am not happy with the results. However, you may like to try reducing the sugar to ½ cup if you insist on using milk chocolate.

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Close up of a spoonful of gooey baked chocolate pudding

Hot Chocolate Pots Recipe

This easy Hot Chocolate Pots recipe is based on the famous Chocohotopots by Nigella Lawson. Deeply dark, decadently gooey and super quick - everyone will love these baked Hot Chocolate Pots
4.95 from 19 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cooling: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings:4
Author: Marcellina

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup (4oz/115grams) chopped bittersweet (dark) chocolate
  • ½ cup (4oz/115g) unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar superfine or castor
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • pinch salt
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 390ºF/200°C.
  • Butter four ½ cup pots or ramekins.
  • In a microwave melt the dark chocolate and butter by heating in 20 second burst and stirring between each burst in the microwave.  It will only take a minute or so. Set aside to cool to lukewarm.
  • Using a hand whisk mix in eggs with sugar and vanilla.
  • Then stir in flour, salt and dark chocolate chips.
  • Divide the mixture between the 4 buttered pots or ramekins.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes. The Hot Chocolate Pots will still be gooey in the middle.
  • Place each ramekin on a small plate with a teaspoon and serve.
  • Be careful - these chocolate puddings will be HOT!

Notes

  • be sure to use a dark chocolate. I like 70% but it's your choice. I wouldn't use less than 60%.
  • For non dark chocolate lovers - you could try reducing the sugar to ½ cup and use a sweeter chocolate.
  • This is rich, no doubt about it. You can make 6 smaller Hot Chocolate Pots with the same quantity of batter. In this case reduce the cooking time to 16-18 minutes.
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Nutritional Estimate Per Serving

Calories: 699kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 4.4mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. For accurate results, it is recommended that the nutritional information be calculated based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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  1. lyn

    February 07, 2022 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    Another Joy, Marcellina! It's as if you keep sending us presents. Grazie mille, lyn

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      February 07, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      Lyn, it's a pleasure to share these recipes with you!

      Reply
  2. Stan

    March 29, 2021 at 5:23 am

    Simple and delicdious. Very impressed - as they were with me! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      March 29, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      So glad everyone enjoyed these puddings, Stan! My family regularly requests them!

      Reply
  3. Marc

    January 26, 2021 at 6:33 am

    5 stars
    I made it it is amazing

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      January 26, 2021 at 7:59 am

      So glad you loved this as much as we do! It's a regular in our household.

      Reply
  4. Pauline

    August 13, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    These look so delicious Marcellina. Sometimes I cook for 14 people and I think a dessert like this prepared, and then popped into the oven would work well. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Natalie

    May 21, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    YUM! This chocolate pudding looks so decadent and delicious! Can't wait to try this recipe soon!

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      May 21, 2019 at 8:30 pm

      I know you will love it. I can’t count how many times I’ve made this.

      Reply
  6. 2pots2cook

    May 17, 2019 at 10:24 pm

    5 stars
    Unexpectedly, we have cold days here, almost like autumn is arriving so this one will fit just fine for a weekend ! Thank you !

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      May 18, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      Oh yes, these Chocolate puddings are perfect for cooler weather. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  7. mimi rippee

    May 15, 2019 at 9:21 am

    Beautiful. Nigella certainly knows her chocolate desserts!!!

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      May 16, 2019 at 7:01 am

      She sure does!

      Reply
  8. Adrianne

    May 12, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this looks delicious and I love that it is done in one pot, great recipe!! Isn't chocolate anything THE BEST. Cheers

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      May 12, 2019 at 6:49 pm

      Absolutely! Can’t go past chocolate!

      Reply
  9. Sherry

    May 11, 2019 at 9:07 am

    Hi marcellina
    I do love nigella’s recipes. I remember seeing her make this on tv years ago. So delicious and great for this time of year. Cheers sherry

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      May 11, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      Hi Sherry! Yes its just turned a bit cooler here. Hope you are well. Marcellina xx

      Reply
  10. Ciao Chow Linda

    May 10, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    I love your chocolate pudding recipe. Am I correct in thinking it has a cake-like texture on top and pudding in the middle and bottom? I'm surprised there is no milk or cream in the recipe. I'm a big dark chocolate lover so I know I'll be trying this. Pinning now.

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    • Marcellina

      May 11, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      Hi Linda, no, not quite like that. That would be a self saucing Pudding which is delicious too. This is more like lava cake but it doesn’t need to be turned our. So easy!

      Reply
  11. Kelly | Foodtasia

    May 10, 2019 at 2:12 am

    5 stars
    Marcellina, these puddings look so decadent and wonderful! Love the gooey insides - YUM!

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      May 11, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      I know you will love them!

      Reply
  12. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    May 08, 2019 at 6:25 am

    Marcellina, this sounds like a terrific dessert for entertaining. I've pinned and look forward to serving it to guests soon.

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      May 08, 2019 at 6:42 am

      Thank you Karen for pinning! This is perfect for guests.

      Reply
  13. Sally

    May 06, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    Oh these just look divine!

    Reply
  14. Robyn

    May 06, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! And that they can be prepared the day before is always a winner in this house!

    Reply
  15. Jaimie @ Nosh

    May 06, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    The change in the weather means I am definitely trying these to warm up. Thank you for sharing, they look amazing!

    Reply
  16. Sylvie

    May 06, 2019 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    Yes yes yes - chocolate pudding all the way!! This used to be such a staple recipe in my house, I would always have some chocolate puddings (moelleux au chocolat in french) stocked in my freezer. And now, I just want to start that tradition again! So much gooey fudgy delicious chocolate 🙂

    Reply
  17. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes

    May 06, 2019 at 9:00 am

    5 stars
    These chocolate puddings look so scrumptious! As the weather is starting to cool, this would be such a comforting dessert.

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      May 07, 2019 at 8:18 pm

      Yes, Alexandra, these are perfect for the cooler weather here in Australia!

      Reply
  18. Stella Carslaw (formerly McCapra with Italian grandad!)

    May 03, 2019 at 10:27 pm

    5 stars
    Loved your Anzac biscuits with ginger! Can't wait to try these chocolate puddings. Keep them coming! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Marcellina

      May 04, 2019 at 7:09 am

      Stella, you will love the chocolate puddings too!

      Reply

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