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Old-Fashioned Baked Chocolate Custard From Scratch

Prepare a rich, creamy, and easy-to-make dessert with this Chocolate Custard recipe. Made with simple and readily available ingredients, this custard is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or surprising your guests at dinner parties.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 4 egg yolks Added to
  • 2 cups of heavy cream Added to
  • 0.3 Cup of granulated sugar Added to
  • 14 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder Added to
  • 2 ounces of dark chocolate, chopped Added to
  • 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract Added to
  • A pinch of salt Added to
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Directions

70 min.
1. Step

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and arrange 4 ramekins in a deep baking dish.

2. Step

In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt until slightly thickened.

3. Step

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate, stirring until the chocolate has completely melted.

4. Step

Gradually whisk the hot chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Step

Pour the custard mixture into the prepared ramekins. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

6. Step

Bake for about 50 minutes, or until custards are just set around the edges but still a bit jiggly in the center.

7. Step

Remove the custards from the oven, let it cool then place them into the refrigerator to set completely before serving.

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