Chocolate Lover's Custards |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Just one spoonful of this custard, and youâll be hooked and request it for every special occasion. Smooth and rich in taste, itâs a dessert staple for anyone fond of chocolate.Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream |
1/2 cup sugar |
5 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped |
6 egg yolks |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
topping: |
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted |
1 ounce white baking chocolate, melted |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, heat cream and sugar until bubbles form around sides of pan. Add white chocolate; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks; stir a small amount of hot cream mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla.
2. Transfer to eight 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place in a baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 10 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3. Working one at a time, spread bittersweet chocolate over each custard. Immediately place drops of white chocolate over the top and swirl with a toothpick. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Yield: 8 servings.
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