Best Chocolate Lovers Custards Recipes

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EASY CHOCOLATE CUSTARD



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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.

Provided by moe's cookin'

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 186.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 159.3 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

CHOCOLATE CUSTARD CUPS



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The custards are based on French pots de creme ("potted custards"), which are baked in individual cups or ramekins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bring a kettle of water to a boil. In a medium saucepan, bring half-and-half and vanilla just to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Place egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat until light, then whisk in chocolate. Whisking constantly, gradually add hot half-and-half mixture. Skim any foam from surface.
  • Divide mixture among four (6-ounce) custard cups, and place in a baking dish just large enough to hold them. Place in oven, and pour enough boiling water in dish to come halfway up sides of cups. Drape a sheet of aluminum foil over top of baking dish (do not seal).
  • Bake custards until just set but still slightly wobbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove cups from dish; refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS' FAVORITE CAKE



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This easy recipe is a chocoholic's dream come true!

Provided by SUSAN FEILER

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups sour cream
1 cup melted butter
5 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in sour cream, melted butter, eggs and almond extract. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Blend in chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 608.4 mg, Sugar 40.4 g

CHOCOLATE LOVERS CHEESECAKE



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A very simple but delicious chocolate cheesecake in a chocolate cookie crust. You can make this into a Mocha cheesecake by blending 3 Tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur or black coffee into the batter.

Provided by BRENDAPAYTON

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Slowly beat in eggs, one at a time. Blend in melted chocolate. Pour filling into crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until filling is set. Allow to cool. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 108.4 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 370.6 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

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