CHOCOLATE CUSTARD
This classic Chocolate Custard recipe offers a rich and creamy dessert experience, perfect for any occasion. The combination of smooth custard and sweetened whipped cream creates a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. This simple yet elegant dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
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
- 1In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of sugar until the mixture is light and pale.
- 2In a separate small bowl, dissolve the grated unsweetened chocolate, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of hot water.
- 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.
- 4Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in vanilla extract. Place the custard on ice to chill completely.
- 5Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- 6Half-fill small punch glasses with the chilled custard. Top with sweetened whipped cream and serve cold.