CHOCOLATE CUSTARD

Ingredients

• 3 count Egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Unsweetened chocolate, grated
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Hot water
• 1 pint Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 cup Heavy cream (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of sugar until the mixture is light and pale.
2. 2In a separate small bowl, dissolve the grated unsweetened chocolate, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of hot water.
3. 3Heat the milk to boiling. Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Then, add the dissolved chocolate mixture. Cook in a double boiler, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
4. 4Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in vanilla extract. Place the custard on ice to chill completely.
5. 5Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
6. 6Half-fill small punch glasses with the chilled custard. Top with sweetened whipped cream and serve cold.