Chocolate Creme Brulee

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  • 10
  • 20 mins
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon chocolate chips
  • Scant 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and cocoa (mixture will be lumpy).
3. Cover with plastic wrap.
4. Microwave on 100% power for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until the half-and-half is slightly warm.
5. Whisk the mixture again to help dissolve the lumps.
6. Whisk in the eggs and 2/3 cup sugar.
7. Pour 1/2 cup of mixture into each of 10 6-ounce broiler safe custard cups.
8. Spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate chips into the middle of each custard cup.
9. Place the custard cups on a 17 x 12 x 1-inch rimmed baking sheet or large baking pan.
10. Fill the baking sheet half full with warm water, or fill the baking pan to a depth of 1 inch.
11. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set (doesn't jiggle when gently shaken).
12. Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack.
13. Carefully transfer the custard cups to another cooling rack.
14. Let cool for 15 minutes.
15. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to 2 days before serving.
16. Before serving, add sugar to the top and caramelize.