Chocolate Custard

Smooth, rich, and creamy. this homemade chocolate custard is perfect for dessert cups, pie fillings, or layered treats

Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 mins 2 hrs chill time.
Special Equipment: Fine mesh sieve

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp salted butter

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• ¼ cup cornstarch

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 2 cups whole milk

• 3 egg yolks

• 2 tsp vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)

• 4 oz melted dark chocolate (or chocolate of your choice)

Directions

1. Melt chocolate: Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave (20-second bursts). Set aside to cool slightly.

2. Mix dry: In a saucepan off heat, whisk brown sugar and cornstarch until smooth.

3. Add dairy: Slowly whisk in milk and cream until combined.

4. Heat: Cook over medium heat, whisking until steaming and lightly bubbling (3–5 minutes).

5. Temper eggs: Whisk egg yolks in a bowl; slowly add ½ cup of hot mixture while whisking. Return yolk mixture to saucepan.

6. Thicken: Cook over medium-low heat, whisking until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (2–4 minutes).

7. Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in melted chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.

8. Strain: Pass through a fine mesh sieve for extra smoothness.

9. Chill: Press plastic wrap on top and refrigerate at least 2 hours.