Ingredients for - Homemade Chocolate Custard
How to cook deliciously - Homemade Chocolate Custard
1. Stage
In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until they're well-combined. Whisk in the whole milk and heavy whipping cream until they're smooth.
2. Stage
Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-low heat. Cook the custard mixture until it's just slightly thickened, stirring constantly, for five to seven minutes.
3. Stage
Remove the custard from the heat. Stir in the chopped chocolate, vanilla and salt. Let the custard sit for a minute or two until the chocolate has melted, then whisk it until the it's nice and smooth.
4. Stage
If you're serving the custard in individual portions, divide it into ramekins and cover them. Otherwise, transfer the custard to a bowl and cover it with storage wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate the custard for at least four hours or overnight. Editor’s Tip: If you want the custard to be extra smooth, strain it through a fine mesh sieve and use a rubber spatula to push the custard through and into the bowl.
5. Stage
If desired, serve the chocolate custard with whipped cream, raspberries and shaved chocolate to garnish.
