Mocha Custards

Name: Mocha Custards
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 8 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups half and half; 1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate, finely grated; 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee powder; Whipped cream; Chocolate coffee bean candies*; *Candies are sold at candy shops, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
8 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups half and half
1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate, finely grated
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee powder
Whipped cream
Chocolate coffee bean candies*
*Candies are sold at candy shops, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 325F.
2

Arrange six 3/4-cup souffle dishes or custard cups in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
3

Using wooden spoon, stir sugar, yolks, liqueur and vanilla extract in medium bowl to blend well.
4

Stir half and half, chocolate and coffee powder in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until chocolate melts and mixture just comes to simmer.
5

Very gradually stir hot mixture into yolk mixture.
6

Strain custard into spouted measuring cup; pour custard into dishes.
7

Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of dishes.
8

Bake custards until just set in center when pan is gently shaken, about 45 minutes.
9

Transfer custards to rack; cool 1 hour.
10

Cover and refrigerate until very cold, about 4 hours.
11

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
12

Keep refrigerated.)
13

Top custards with whipped cream and coffee bean candies and serve.