Description
Rich chocolate custard beckons with luxurious French-inspired comfort, promising silky smooth indulgence in every spoonful. Delicate chocolate notes and creamy texture invite dessert enthusiasts to savor pure culinary bliss with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups whole milk (2% or whole)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ⅔ cup cocoa
Thickening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather and sift the dry ingredients – brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cocoa – into a medium saucepan, ensuring a lump-free mixture.
- Slowly introduce milk to the dry ingredients, whisking meticulously to create a smooth, homogeneous base without any potential clumping.
- Position the saucepan over medium to medium-low heat, continuously stirring and whisking the mixture to prevent scorching or sticking to the pan’s bottom.
- Maintain constant motion as the liquid approaches a rolling boil, then reduce heat and allow the custard to simmer gently.
- Continue whisking for approximately 2 minutes, monitoring the consistency until the custard thickens and reaches a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Immediately remove from heat and fold in butter and vanilla extract, stirring until both ingredients meld completely into the custard.
- Transfer the custard to a clean bowl, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent skin formation during chilling.
- Refrigerate for several hours, allowing the custard to set firmly and develop a rich, complex flavor profile.
Notes
- This rich, velvety chocolate custard requires careful attention to detail during preparation to achieve a silky smooth texture.
- Sifting dry ingredients prevents lumps and ensures an even distribution of cocoa and cornstarch throughout the mixture.
- Whisking milk gradually into dry ingredients is crucial for creating a smooth base without clumping.
- Constant stirring during cooking prevents burning and helps develop a thick, creamy consistency.
- Covering the custard’s surface with plastic wrap directly prevents skin formation and maintains a perfect texture.
- Chilling allows flavors to meld and the custard to set, transforming it from a warm mixture into a delectable dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg