Description
Silky chocolate custard reveals pure indulgence from French culinary traditions. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, promising smooth chocolate pleasure for passionate dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk (2% or whole)
- 1 cup (240 g) packed brown sugar
- ⅔ cup (60 g) cocoa
- 3 tbsps cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Ingredient Preparation: Sift brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cocoa into a medium saucepan, eliminating any potential lumps for a silky-smooth foundation.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually pour milk into the dry mixture, whisking vigorously to create a uniform, glossy base that promises a luscious custard texture.
- Thermal Transformation: Ignite the burner to medium-low heat, continuously stirring the mixture to prevent scorching and ensure even heat distribution throughout the pan.
- Culinary Alchemy: As the liquid approaches a gentle bubble, reduce heat and maintain a delicate simmer, whisking persistently to develop the custard’s rich, velvety consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat and swiftly incorporate butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the ingredients harmonize into a decadent, glossy custard.
- Chilling Protocol: Transfer the custard to a pristine bowl, drape plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent skin formation, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and set.
Notes
- Prevent Lumps: Sift dry ingredients thoroughly and whisk milk gradually to ensure a silky-smooth custard without any unwanted clumps.
- Master Heat Control: Maintain medium to medium-low heat while stirring constantly to avoid scorching and achieve the perfect creamy consistency.
- Avoid Skin Formation: Press plastic wrap directly onto the custard’s surface when cooling to prevent a dry, unappetizing layer from developing.
- Enhance Flavor Development: Chill the custard for several hours to allow the flavors to deepen and become more complex and rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg