Dress up your dessert for the holidays
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December 13, 2025

Dress up your dessert for the holidays

By By LYNDA BALSLEV TasteFood 

If you’re looking for a luscious, make-ahead dessert for the holiday season, chocolate pots de creme provide an elegant finale to a festive meal. These little terrines are filled with a rich and silky chocolate custard that is best prepared one day in advance of serving, making them ideal for entertaining and cooking for a crowd.

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