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:

1. 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.
2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cocoa powder, and cornstarch.
3. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the bowl with the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan.
4. 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.
5. 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.