Creamy Chocolate Dessert
This creamy chocolate dessert is velvety, rich, and surprisingly light and a perfect treat even if you’re not a chocolate lover. Easy to prepare, beautiful to serve, and ideal for cozy moments.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp corn flour Note: not corn starch, it is not the same
- ¾ cups baking chocolate
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the ⅓ cup sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp corn flour.
- Then gradually add the 2 cups milk, while whisking constantly, until you have a smooth mixture with no lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium‑low heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the cream thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add the chopped ¾ cups baking chocolate and whisk vigorously for about 30 seconds, until it melts and fully incorporates into the cream.
- Then add the 1 ½ tbsp vanilla extract. Continue to stir.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat once it thickens.
- Pour the cream into a large bowl or into 6 small bowls and let it cool at room temperature.
- Place the small bowls in the fridge to serve chilled.
- Garnish with a scoop of your favorite ice cream. or whipped cream, or fruits.