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Here's a recipe for stuffed delicata squash, which we enjoyed for our Thanksgiving menu!

French Chocolate Custard

This creamy, rich French Chocolate Custard will satisfy your chocolate craving! It's a great make-ahead dessert to serve to company.

Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Keyword dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp brandy or rum

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. In a saucepan, heat half-and-half and chocolate chips, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Cool slightly.

  2. Beat eggs, 1/3 cup of sugar, and salt; gradually stir into chocolate mixture. Pour into 6 ungreased 6-ounce custard cups.

  3. Place cups in baking pan on oven rack. Pour boiling water into pan within 1/2 inch of tops of cups. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cups from water; cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate 4-24 hours.

  4. Beat whipping cream and 1 Tbsp sugar in a chilled bowl until stiff; fold in brandy. Top each custard with whipped cream.