Coffee Custards from the Bronze 30 min prep 30 min bake makes 6 Custard 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk 1 = tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp instant espresso 2 = oz (2 1/2 squares) semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1/3 cup granulated sugar Garnish whipped cream chocolate covered coffee beans (that Willow should stay away from) In a heavy saucepan mix together cream and milk. Bring to a boil. Squash any cockroaches crawling around the floor. Pour the cup of the hot cream mixture into a small glass measuring cup. Add instant coffee and stir until dissolved. Add coffee mixture and chocolate to remaining cream mixture. Stir until smooth. Look up. Catch the stare of a sexy vampire from across the crowded nightclub. Preheat oven to 300. Bring a kettle of water to an "almost boil" - like your hormones. Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, and sugar. Gradually pour hot cream mixture into egg mixture - whisk constantly. Stir in vanilla extract. Strain mixture into a large glass measuring cup. Strain eyes to see if Angel's still watching you. Place six 4oz custard cups in a shallow baking pan. Fill cups with custard mixture. Place pan on rack in Middle of oven; pour enough hot water in pan to come up half way up sides of cups. Bake custards until set but wobbly in center (25-30min). Transfer to wire rack to cool before adding garnish. Chill prior to serving. |