DOUBLE-DECK CHOCOLATE CUSTARDS

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How to end a heavy meal on a sweet note? Try velvety chocolate custard. The cook time given is chill time.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whipping cream
3 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ounces semisweet chocolate or 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • In a heavy small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the whipping cream, the milk chocolate, and 3 tablespoons of the sugar.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat about 5 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil and thickens (If chocolate flecks remain, use a wire whisk to beat mixture until smooth).
  • In a medium bowl, beat 2 of the egg yolks with a wire whisk.
  • Gradually stir all of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks; stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla. If using glass serving containers, cool slightly.
  • Divide chocolate mixture evenly among 8 small glasses, dishes, pot de cr�me cups, or ramekins.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.*
  • Make the second layer of dessert using the same method with the remaining 1 cup whipping cream, the dark chocolate, the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, the remaining 2 egg yolks, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Divide dark chocolate mixture among chilled glasses.
  • Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm.
  • NOTE:.
  • To have the darker layer on the bottom, make the layer from Step 3 first and follow with the layer in steps 1 and 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.1, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 178.4, Sodium 37.3, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 15.2, Protein 4.6

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