Cheater's Chocolate Creme Brulee

The rich chocolate and cream favorite is baked in a casserole dish, then a cooled sugar syrup makes a topper for this dessert.


Cheater's Chocolate Creme Brulee

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Servings: Makes 4-1/2 cups.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/3  cups
    sugar
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  • 1/4  cup
    cornstarch
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  • 2  Tbsp
    unsweetened cocoa powder
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  • 1/8  tsp
    salt
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  • 3-1/2  cups
    half-and-half
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  • 3  large
    egg yolks
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  •   8 oz
    semisweet chocolate, chopped
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  • 1  Tbsp
    unsalted butter
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Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2/3 cup sugar, the cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together half-and- half and yolks. Add to sugar mixture in saucepan and whisk vigorously over medium heat until smooth. Add chocolate and bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Let cool slightly, then pour into a shallow 1-1/2- to 2-qt dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hrs or overnight.
2.
Meanwhile, for topping, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small saucepan, combine remaining 2/3 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved. Brush down sides of pan with water to dissolve any sugar crystals. Stop stirring and let mixture caramelize to medium-amber color, about 4 min. Quickly pour syrup onto prepared baking sheet and, using the back of a spoon, spread into a thin layer. Let cool completely, then crack into shards.
3.
To serve: Arrange shards over creme and serve immediately. Makes 4-1/2 cups.

Nutrition information
Calories 405, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 12.5 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 77 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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