No-Bake Chocolate Custard

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine the milk and 2 tablespoons of the sugar and heat until steaming and the sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   Put the egg yolk in a small bowl and gradually whisk in the hot milk.

3. 3

   Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Off the heat, add the chopped chocolate and salt and whisk until smooth.

5. 5

   Whisk in the butter.

6. 6

   Pour the custard into 2 shallow bowls and refrigerate briefly, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream with the cinnamon and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar until softly whipped.

8. 8

   Dollop the cream on the custards, sprinkle the chocolate shavings on the cream and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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