Silky Microwave Chocolate Almond Custard

Ingredients

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:
Finely chop 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate and coarsely chop 1/2 cup of roasted almonds. Set aside.

2. Mix Liquid Base:
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of whole milk.

3. Heat Liquid Mixture:
Microwave the cream and milk mixture on medium power for about 3-4 minutes, or until warm. Be careful not to boil it.

4. Blend Egg Mixture:
In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and pale.

5. Temper Egg Mixture:
Slowly pour the warm cream and milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.

6. Microwave Custard Base:
Transfer the mixture back to the microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power in 1-minute intervals, stirring gently each time, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take approximately 3-5 minutes. Do not overheat.

7. Incorporate Chocolate:
Add the finely chopped unsweetened chocolate to the hot custard mixture. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

8. Finish with Almonds:
Gently fold in the coarsely chopped roasted almonds into the chocolate custard.

9. Chill and Serve:
Divide the custard into individual serving bowls or ramekins. Allow to cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Serve chilled.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT2H25M
2 hours 25 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Chocolate custard
- Microwave dessert
- Almond custard
- Quick chocolate dessert
- Easy custard recipe
- Chocolate almond treat
- Gourmet microwave recipe
- Homemade dessert
- Rich chocolate flavor
- Custard with nuts

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1340 calories

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