Easy Chocolate Custard

8 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat eggs and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
  2. 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. 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. 4
    Let custard cool to room temperature, at least 10 minutes. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

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