Chocolate Custard Sauce
- 10m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 20m Ready In
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A rich and creamy chocolate custard sauce made with egg yolks, milk, and unsweetened chocolate. Perfect for drizzling over desserts or serving with fruit.
Let's Prepare
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- 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup whole milk plus 1 cup heavy cream, or 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat in a medium heavy saucepan, stirring, until the chocolate is melted: 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup whole milk plus 1 cup heavy cream, or 2 cups half-and-half; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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Step 2.
Meanwhile, beat well in a medium bowl: 4 large egg yolks; ¾ cup sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt
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Step 3.
Slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg yolk and sugar mixture. Return this mixture to the saucepan, set over medium-low heat, and stir the sauce gently but constantly, until the custard reaches 170° to 175°F on an instant-read thermometer and coats the back of a spoon. Immediately strain the sauce into a bowl. Stir in: 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Step 4.
Serve hot or cold.