I am a huge fan of French desserts. Give me something creamy and dreamy, add an espresso and I am transported to those little Parisian cafes, where you sit and people watch while practicing your French, please.
Well, ALDI's latest discovery in the charcuterie section will have you speaking French in no time. I'm currently falling for their new specially selected pot de crèmes (pronounced poh-deh-crehm).
What's so great about ALDI's specially selected pot de crème desserts?
If you've never had a pot de crème, it's like a custard. They're delicious little pots of custard, and they're hands down one of my favorite desserts!
These little treasures are sold in individual glass containers for $1.99 per 100g dessert and come in two flavors: chocolate and coffee. It's a steal: a similar dessert at my favorite French restaurant costs $15 and the only difference is that it's served with a small cookie and whipped cream.
ALDI's cream desserts are as delicious as some I've had in the fanciest French restaurants. The ingredient list is short: it's basically cream, sugar, egg yolks, and chocolate or coffee.
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The coffee tastes like real espresso and cream while the chocolate is rich and dark. I like them both, but I have to say that when tasting them side by side (because, well, I had to), I like the chocolate a little better.
My son wrote about them: “Great taste, great texture.” Yes, he looks like a Neanderthal, but he's 14 years old. My husband just ate two in one go, then asked if we had another one in the fridge.
In my opinion, they are so rich that one is enough for a single serving, but if you have teenagers or spouses with a sweet tooth, you may want to buy two per person.
What I also love about these is that they come in real glass containers. You can recycle the used containers or use them as ring holders by the sink, store paper clips in them or use them as mini ramekins to serve your own pot de crème or puddings. They are really cute containers.
