Easy Chocolate Custard recipe

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Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups low-fat milk
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brandy
⅛ teaspoon salt

Nutrition Info

186.8 calories
carbohydrate: 25.1 g
cholesterol: 102.8 mg
fat: 5.6 g
fiber: 1.8 g
protein: 8.2 g
saturatedFat: 2.7 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 159.3 mg
sugar: 18.6 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Beat eggs and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until combined, set aside.

  2. Whisk milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, brandy, and salt together in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

  3. Slowly pour 1/2 of the milk mixture into the beaten eggs while stirring, pour mixture back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not boil.

  4. Let custard cool to room temperature, at least 10 minutes. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

Recipe Yield

2 cups

Recipe Note

A quick, lower-fat, rich chocolate custard that does not require baking or water baths. No one will ever guess it takes 10 minutes to make! Top with whipped cream before serving.

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