Chocolate Lover’s Custards

  Desserts

Just one spoonful of this custard, and you’ll be hooked and request it for every special occasion. Smooth and rich in taste, it’s a dessert staple for anyone fond of chocolate.

Chocolate Lover’s Custards

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 5 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • TOPPING:
  • 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
  • 1 ounce white baking chocolate, melted

Instructions

  • 1. In a small saucepan, heat cream and sugar until bubbles form around sides of pan. Add white chocolate; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks; stir a small amount of hot cream mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla.
  • 2. Transfer to eight 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • 3. Working one at a time, spread bittersweet chocolate over each custard. Immediately place drops of white chocolate over the top and swirl with a toothpick. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 519 calories, 43g fat (25g saturated fat), 260mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

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