Chocolate Creme Brulee (Printable Version)
Smooth chocolate custard topped with crisp caramelized sugar. No oven or eggs needed.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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Whole milk
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Cornstarch
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Unsweetened cocoa powder
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Salt
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Regular sugar
→ Flavoring
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Chocolate for baking (semi-sweet)
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Vanilla extract or paste
→ Topping
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Sugar for caramelizing
# Steps to Follow:
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Mix milk with sugar, cocoa, corn flour, and salt. Heat until it's thick.
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Mix the smooth chocolate and vanilla in until fully combined.
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Add to ramekins, leave at room temperature to cool, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
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Right before eating, use a torch, stove, or broiler to caramelize sugar.
# Additional Notes:
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Prepare it up to 2 days ahead.
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Switch to heavy cream for a richer texture.
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Add the sugar topping only when ready to serve.