Easy Chocolate Custard
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Description
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.
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
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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 cups
calories: 186.8 kcal
carbohydrates: 25.1 g
protein: 8.2 g
saturated fat: 2.7 g
cholesterol: 102.8 mg
sodium: 159.3 mg
fiber: 1.8 g
sugar: 18.6 g