Ingredients
4 servings
- •2 large eggs
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •2 cups low-fat milk
- •¼ cup white sugar
- •¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- •2 tablespoons cornstarch
- •1 tablespoon brandy (Optional)
- •⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Beat eggs and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
- Whisk milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, brandy, and salt together in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Slowly pour 1/2 of the milk mixture into the beaten eggs while stirring; pour mixture back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not boil.
- Let custard cool to room temperature, at least 10 minutes. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 187
- Carbohydrate: 25g
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Sugar: 19g