Easy Chocolate Custard

Name: Easy Chocolate Custard
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 265 min
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups low-fat milk; 0.25 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon brandy; 0.125 teaspoon salt

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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.

Recipe 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

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

Beat eggs and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
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.
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.
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
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
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.