Homemade Chocolate Custard

Name: Homemade Chocolate Custard
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 3 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1-1/4 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 6 ounces dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Optional: Whipped cream, raspberries and shaved chocolate

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Skip the complicated French techniques and take a straightforward approach to making luxurious chocolate custard right at home.

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
6 ounces dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Optional: Whipped cream, raspberries and shaved chocolate

Directions

In a large saucepan, whisk together sugar and egg yolks until well-combined. Whisk in milk and cream until smooth. Place on the stove over medium-low heat. Cook 5-7 until just slightly thickened, stirring constantly, 5-7 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in chocolate, vanilla and salt. Let sit 1-2 minutes or until chocolate has melted; whisk until smooth. If serving as individual portions, divide chocolate mixture into ramekins. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. If desired, serve with whipped cream, raspberries and shaved chocolate to garnish.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 162 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Silky smooth and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, this simple recipe combines dark chocolate and heavy whipping cream for a rich flavor. Enjoy it on its own, or use it as a topping to your favorite dessert for something more decadent. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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