Chocolate Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Put the cinnamon and milk in the double-boiler, place on the fire and cook for ten minutes.
2. 2
   Shave the chocolate, and put it in a small pan with three tablespoonfuls of sugar and one of boiling water.
3. 3
   Stir this over a hot fire until smooth and glossy, and then stir it into the hot milk, after which take the liquid mixture from the fire and cool.
4. 4
   Beat together with a spoon the eggs, salt and two tablespoonfuls of the sugar.
5. 5
   Add the cooled milk and strain.
6. 6
   Pour the mixture into the cups, which place in a deep pan.
7. 7
   Pour into the pan enough tepid water to come nearly to the top of the cups.
8. 8
   Bake in a moderate oven until firm in the center.
9. 9
   It will take about half an hour.
10. 10
    Test by running a knife through the center.
11. 11
    If the custard is milky, it is not done.
12. 12
    Serve very cold.