Custard
Rich and Creamy Chocolate Custard
Creamy Chocolate Custard Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a creamy, chocolatey custard to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe for chocolate custard is easy to follow and yields delicious results every time. Whether you’re serving it as a stand-alone dessert or using it as a filling for cakes and pastries, this chocolate custard is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Milk | 2 cups |
| Cream | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | Pinch |
| Egg yolks | 6 |
| Cocoa powder | 1/2 cup |
| Cornstarch | 2 tablespoons |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 teaspoon |
Preparation:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, and salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cocoa powder, and cornstarch.
- Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the bowl with the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard into a large bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Allow the custard to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
