Low Fat Silky Chocolate Custard
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Silky Chocolate Custard, a sumptuous dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with a lighter twist. Crafted with skim milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips, this custard offers a smooth, velvety texture without the heavy cream or excessive fat content. The simple preparation process, featuring thickening with cornstarch and sweetening with just the right amount of sugar, ensures a luscious treat that's ready in under 30 minutes. Perfectly portioned for four servings, this custard is ideal for a dinner party dessert or a satisfying personal indulgence. Serve chilled with fresh berries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch. With its irresistible taste and health-conscious ingredients, this low-fat chocolate custard is destined to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, cornstarch, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Gradually add in the skim milk, whisking constantly to ensure there are no lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue to cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula, until the mixture starts to thicken and comes to a slow boil, about 5-7 minutes.
Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 2 minutes while continuing to stir until the custard is smooth and thick.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and dark chocolate chips until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is glossy.
Pour the custard into individual serving dishes or ramekins.
Cover each dish with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming.
Let them cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the custard to set and chill.
Serve the custard chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 793 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.1 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 272.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.0 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 738 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1622 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
