Chocolate Custard

1. 1

   Put the cinnamon and milk in the double-boiler, place on the fire and cook for ten minutes.

2. 2

   Shave the chocolate, and put it in a small pan with three tablespoonfuls of sugar and one of boiling water.

3. 3

   Stir this over a hot fire until smooth and glossy, and then stir it into the hot milk, after which take the liquid mixture from the fire and cool.

4. 4

   Beat together with a spoon the eggs, salt and two tablespoonfuls of the sugar.

5. 5

   Add the cooled milk and strain.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture into the cups, which place in a deep pan.

7. 7

   Pour into the pan enough tepid water to come nearly to the top of the cups.

8. 8

   Bake in a moderate oven until firm in the center.

9. 9

   It will take about half an hour.

10. 10

    Test by running a knife through the center.

11. 11

    If the custard is milky, it is not done.

12. 12

    Serve very cold.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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