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Creamy Custard and Chocolate Ganache


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Indulge in a velvety dessert that combines rich custard with smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.


Ingredients

  • Whole Milk
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Egg Yolks
  • Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Cornstarch
  • Heavy Cream
  • Bittersweet Chocolate
  • Sea Salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Custard: Heat whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming. In a bowl, whisk together sugar and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually combine with hot milk, then return to the saucepan on low heat. Stir continuously until thickened (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat, add vanilla and cornstarch mixed with cold milk. Chill in serving dishes for at least 2 hours.
  2. Make the Ganache: Finely chop bittersweet chocolate in a bowl. Heat heavy cream until steaming and pour over chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth.
  3. Serve: Once the custard is set, pour or spoon ganache over each serving and garnish as desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling and Mixing
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ramekin (150g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg