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Ingredients
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Custard Base
Method
Making the Custard
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, place the dark chocolate. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 2
Combine Dairy Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until it just starts to steam, but do not let it boil.
- 3
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 4
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Once the mixtures are combined, add the melted dark chocolate and whisk until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- 6
Bake the Custards
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Pour the custard mixture into individual ramekins and place them in a baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 7
Cool and Chill
Once baked, remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.
