Creme Au Chocolat

Unlike most custards, this French creme au chocolat is made without flour, so it's a rich, gluten-free dessert option.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup light cream
• 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 (4 ounce) bar sweet baking chocolate, chopped
• 4 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat cream, chocolate, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Step 2

Pour a little of the melted chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolks; mix until smooth. Pour back into the pot with the remaining chocolate. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until custard thickens slightly. Spoon into small dessert bowls and garnish with whipped cream.