Jul 14 2026
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Chocolate Custard Recipe

Inspired by Rocca
Time1h
Serves4

hazelnut, espresso, pizzelle

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Ingredients

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Custard Base

Hazelnut Espresso Topping

Pizzelle Cookies

Method

Custard Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Custard Base

    In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and cocoa are fully dissolved.

  2. 2

    Combine Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they are light in color. Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper them.

  3. 3

    Cook the Custard

    Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10-15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Vanilla

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the custard to cool slightly before straining it into serving dishes.

Hazelnut Espresso Topping

  1. 5

    Prepare Hazelnuts

    Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Let them cool, then chop coarsely.

  2. 6

    Make Espresso Mixture

    In a small saucepan, combine the shot of espresso with the granulated sugar and butter. Heat gently until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.

  3. 7

    Combine Topping

    Add the chopped hazelnuts to the espresso mixture and stir well. Remove from heat and set aside.

Pizzelle Cookies

  1. 8

    Make the Pizzelle Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and anise extract. Mix until the batter is smooth.

  2. 9

    Cook Pizzelles

    Preheat a pizzelle maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Drop tablespoons of batter onto the pizzelle maker and close the lid. Cook until golden brown, about 30-60 seconds.

  3. 10

    Cool and Serve

    Remove the pizzelles carefully and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve alongside the chocolate custard.

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