Chocolate Custard by @ravneeteats

30 min
Hard

6 servings

🥛

350 ml

Whole Milk

🍬

50 g

Caster Sugar

🍯

20 g

Muscovado Sugar

🥛

300 ml

Double Cream

🌽

35 g

Cornflour

🍫

10 g

Cocoa Powder

🥚

1 large egg

Egg

🟡

3 large yolks

Egg Yolks

🍫

50 g

Milk Chocolate

🧂

1 g

Flaky Sea Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Finely chop 50 g milk chocolate on a chopping board.

    milk chocolate
    🔪kitchen knife
    🪵chopping board

  2. Step 2/16

    Add 350 ml whole milk, 25 g caster sugar, 20 g muscovado sugar, and 150 ml double cream to the saucepan.

    whole milk
    caster sugar
    muscovado sugar
    double cream
    🍲saucepan
    🥛measuring jug

  3. Step 3/16

    Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until steaming, without letting it boil.

    🍲saucepan

  4. Step 4/16

    Combine 35 g cornflour, 10 g cocoa powder, and the remaining 25 g caster sugar in one small mixing bowl.

    cornflour
    cocoa powder
    caster sugar
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  5. Step 5/16

    Whisk 1 egg and 3 egg yolks together in the second small mixing bowl.

    egg
    egg yolk
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  6. Step 6/16

    Whisk the cornflour mixture into the egg mixture until completely smooth.

    cornflour
    cocoa powder
    caster sugar
    egg
    egg yolk
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  7. Step 7/16

    Slowly pour the steaming milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.

    whole milk
    caster sugar
    muscovado sugar
    double cream
    cornflour
    cocoa powder
    egg
    egg yolk
    🍲saucepan
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  8. Step 8/16

    Pour the tempered custard mixture back into the saucepan.

    🍲saucepan
    🥣small mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  9. Step 9/16

    Cook over medium heat, whisking continuously, until the custard thickens and begins to bubble.

    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk

  10. Step 10/16

    Continue whisking the bubbling custard for 2 minutes, then remove the saucepan from the heat.

    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk

  11. Step 11/16

    Stir 150 ml remaining double cream, 50 g chopped milk chocolate, and 1 g flaky sea salt into the hot custard.

    double cream
    milk chocolate
    flaky sea salt
    🍲saucepan
    🥄silicone spatula

  12. Step 12/16

    Blend the custard with the hand blender until glossy and completely smooth.

    🍲saucepan

  13. Step 13/16

    Pour the custard into the heatproof container.

    🍱heatproof container
    🥄silicone spatula

  14. Step 14/16

    Press greaseproof paper directly onto the custard surface to prevent a skin from forming.

    🍱heatproof container
    📜greaseproof paper

  15. Step 15/16

    Chill the covered custard in the refrigerator overnight, at least 8 hours.

    🍱heatproof container

  16. Step 16/16

    Beat the chilled custard lightly with a whisk before serving.

    🍱heatproof container
    🥄whisk

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Sweeteners, Thickening Agents, Baking, Eggs, Confectionery, Seasonings

Ingredients

Whole milk, Caster sugar, Muscovado sugar, Double cream, Cornflour, Cocoa powder, Egg, Egg yolks, Milk chocolate, Flaky sea salt

Allergens

Milk, Corn, Eggs, Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Calories

491 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 7.2g, Total Fat: 32.8g, Saturated Fat: 19.8g, Carbohydrates: 44.1g, Sugars: 40.8g, Fiber: 1.3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 1.5mg, Potassium: 310mg, Sodium: 105mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 310µg RAE, Vitamin D: 2.1µg, Vitamin B12: 0.9µg, Riboflavin: 0.28mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

saucepan, small mixing bowl, whisk, silicone spatula, measuring jug, heatproof container, greaseproof paper, kitchen knife, chopping board

Appliances

stovetop, hand blender, refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Custard

Occasions

Dinner Party, Holiday Dessert, Celebration, Date Night

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@ravneeteats

Origin

Cuisine

British

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Silky, Creamy, Thick, Smooth, Luscious

Flavors

Chocolatey, Sweet, Creamy, Rich, Caramel-like, Lightly Salty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave custard unrefrigerated for longer than 2 hours.,Keep covered and away from heat.), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container.,Keep greaseproof paper directly on the surface to prevent a skin.,Refrigerate at 4°C / 40°F or below.), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container.,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.,Whisk or blend after thawing because texture may separate.)