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chocolate custard dessert cups

Chocolate Custard Dessert Cups

Author: Madison Reid
Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 8 hours
Servings: 12
Rich and creamy, these Chocolate Custard Dessert Cups feature layers of silky chocolate custard topped with fluffy whipped cream. This decadent dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Custard

  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Whip the 1 1/2 cup whipping cream in a standing mixer until stiff peak. Scoop out into a bowl and place in the fridge to chill.
  • Add water to a small saucepan and place it on the stovetop over medium-high heat, allowing the water to reach a boil.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar with a hand whisk in the bowl of a standing mixer. Place the bowl in a saucepan with boiling water. Using a candy thermometer, constantly whisk the egg mixture until it reaches 160 degrees.
  • Pour the hot egg mixture into a bowl and set aside.
  • Place the mixer bowl into the standing mixer, add the butter, and cream it on medium speed until completely softened.
  • Slowly pour the hot egg mixture into the mixer bowl while mixing on low.
  • Add the melted chocolate and continue mixing.
  • Turn the mixer off and scrap the sides of the bowl down.
  • Turn the mixer on medium-high speed and whip for 3-5 minutes until lighter in color and thickened.
  • Fold the chilled cream into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a bowl or leave in the standing mixer bowl if you don't need it right away.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight or at least 8 hours.
  • When ready to serve, whip the cream, sugar and vanilla in a standing mixer until it reaches stiff peak.
  • Scoop the chocolate custard into cups and top with freshly whipped whip cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal Carbohydrates: 38g Protein: 5g Fat: 41g Saturated Fat: 25g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 11g Trans Fat: 0.3g Cholesterol: 154mg Sodium: 43mg Potassium: 198mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 35g Vitamin A: 1345IU Vitamin C: 0.4mg Calcium: 68mg Iron: 2mg
Course: Dessert