Easy Chocolate Custard

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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.

Submitted by moe's cookin'
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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 (Optional)

  • 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 (per serving)

187 Calories
6g Fat
25g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 163mg 13%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 301mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.