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Pots de Crème
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Richer than American pudding, this is the French version of a basic cup custard. It gets its name from the traditional lidded porcelain dish in which it is prepared. The name translates from the French as “pots of cream.” The pots themselves may also be called pots de crème as well as petits pots. The lineage of the dish is not well documented, but it has been known from the eighteenth century.
The 90-millilliter (3-ounce) dishes are typically made of porcelain with a single wee handle. The lids may be decorated with an ornate detail, such as an acorn, a piece of fruit, or a bird. The design may range from very rustic to gilt or lavish floral embellishment, although the traditional pots are white porcelain with gold trim.