Chocolate Custard Recipe

INGREDIENTS

600ml/20fl oz full fat milk

3tbsp caster sugar

2 egg yolks

1tbsp cocoa powder

4tbsp cornflour, a little more if you like a thicker custard

Few drops vanilla extract

METHOD

Put the cornflour and cocoa powder in a large, strong saucepan with a little of the milk and blend to form a smooth paste.

Stir in the rest of the milk and the sugar.

Heat, stirring continuously until boiling and thickening.

Heat for a couple of minutes, using a whisk a this point will help to keep the custard smooth.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Stir in the egg yolks and return to the heat.

Stir for a few minutes, do not allow to boil.

Add the vanilla extract.

Serve.

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