Chocolate Custard
Custard is believed to have originated in Ancient Rome and was a popular dish in medieval European cuisine.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 ounce Dark chocolate
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk the dry mixture into the steaming milk.
- Continue whisking until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
- Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and dark chocolate until melted.
- Pour the custard into individual serving dishes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.