February 2, 2020
Chocolate Custard Cups
Rich and chocolatey, these chocolate custard cups are a decadent dessert. Sweeten to taste and feel free to vary the flavors using extracts or oils. A bit of whipped cream and some candied nuts or fresh berries would make for a beautiful presentation.
Servings: 6
Calories: 364kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1/4 cup monk fruit powdered (or other sweetener), more or less to taste
- pinch salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2-1 teaspoon extract flavor of choice such as mint, orange, raspberry, pistachio, hazelnut, almond, coffee, etc.
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup butter unsalted (or butter flavored coconut oil if dairy-free)
Instructions
- Add the eggs, chocolate, salt, extract, and sweetener to a high powered blender and process until the chocolate is well chopped. Start with a little bit of sweetner, blend, and add more as you go, to taste.
- Melt the butter or coconut oil in a small pot on the stovetop or in the microwave until completely smooth and steaming hot.
- With the blender running, pour the melted butter into the egg mixture. This will melt the chocolate and cook the eggs, forming a smooth chocolate custard. Taste and adjust with more sweetener, if needed.
- Separate into individual serving dishes and serve right away or chill with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the chocolate to prevent a skin from forming and to prevent the chocolate from absorbing flavors from the refrigerator.
Notes
This gets rather firm in the refrigerator. If you like a softer texture, take it out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before serving. Alternatively, you can use half butter and half cream (or half coconut oil and half coconut cream), which will produce a softer texture when chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Custard Cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
364
% Daily Value*
Fat
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
23
g
144
%
Cholesterol
190
mg
63
%
Sodium
314
mg
14
%
Potassium
128
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
1104
IU
22
%
Calcium
35
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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