Chocolate Mint Baked Custard

This Chocolate Mint Baked Custard is the ultimate comfort dessert, offering a silky-smooth texture that melts in your mouth. The combination of sweetened condensed milk and eggs creates an incredibly rich base, while melted mint-chocolate chips provide a refreshing twist on classic chocolate flavor. Baked slowly in a water bath, the custard sets perfectly without curdling, resulting in a tender, pudding-like consistency. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet simple treat that feels special enough for holiday gatherings but is easy enough for a weeknight indulgence. Serve it warm from the oven for maximum creaminess, or chill it to let the flavors deepen. This dessert pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 611.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Mint Baked Custard is the ultimate comfort dessert, offering a silky-smooth texture that melts in your mouth. The combination of sweetened condensed milk and eggs creates an incredibly rich base, while melted mint-chocolate chips provide a refreshing twist on classic chocolate flavor. Baked slowly in a water bath, the custard sets perfectly without curdling, resulting in a tender, pudding-like consistency. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet simple treat that feels special enough for holiday gatherings but is easy enough for a weeknight indulgence. Serve it warm from the oven for maximum creaminess, or chill it to let the flavors deepen. This dessert pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candies.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Milk; Divided
1 cup Mint-Chocolate Chips;Nestles
1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 ea Eggs; Large

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of milk and the mint-chocolate chips.
3
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of milk, sweetened condensed milk, and eggs until well blended and smooth.
5
Pour the melted chocolate-mint mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until fully combined and uniform in color.
6
Pour the custard mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish or baking dish.
7
Place the casserole dish into a larger 13x9-inch baking pan.
8
Carefully pour hot water into the larger baking pan until it reaches about halfway up the sides of the casserole dish.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the center is just set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
10
Remove the casserole from the water bath and let it cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 611.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.5g41%
Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
Cholesterol 208.1mg70%
Sodium 191.0mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 74.0g25%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 68.6g
Protein 17.1g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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