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Layered Vanilla and Chocolate Custard Dessert
Ingredients:
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**For the Vanilla Custard:**
– 2 cups milk
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 4 large egg yolks
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
**For the Chocolate Custard:**
– 2 cups milk
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 4 large egg yolks
– 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
**For Garnish:**
– Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Vanilla Custard:**
– In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until it starts to simmer.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until well combined.
– Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
– Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to boil.
– Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until smooth.
– Transfer the vanilla custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and let it cool completely.
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2. **Prepare the Chocolate Custard:**
– In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until it starts to simmer.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and cocoa powder until well combined.
– Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
– Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to boil.
– Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until smooth.
– Transfer the chocolate custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and let it cool completely.
3. **Assemble the Dessert:**
– In a serving dish or individual cups, pour a layer of vanilla custard and smooth it out evenly.
– Pour a layer of chocolate custard over the vanilla custard and smooth it out evenly.
– Repeat the layers if desired, ending with a chocolate layer on top.
4. **Garnish and Serve:**
– Dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder.
– Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to set.
– Serve chilled and enjoy your creamy layered vanilla and chocolate custard dessert!
This recipe should create a delicious and visually appealing layered dessert similar to the one in your image.
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