Little Mocha Custards

Susan, AKA Kiwicook
Susan, AKA Kiwicook

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

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Little mocha custards

Wow, there’s a reason these Little Mocha Custards are served in small cups – it’s not for the faint hearted!

This combination of strong coffee, chocolate and Kahlua (or whisky) packs a punch for sure – an adult dessert if ever I had one. It’s rich, but not overly sweet – in fact I added a tablespoon of icing sugar to the whipped cream just to add a little more sweetness. If you love a strong brew, this baby is for you!

I found this recipe in New Zealand’s ‘Real’ magazine (Jul/Aug 2013, Issue 31) – no longer in print, sadly – and was intrigued by the idea of having mocha in custard form. It was a cinch to make and didn’t require baking unlike the pots de crème or crème brulees I often make. It went down a treat with the family and I’m sure I’ll be making it again. Enjoy!

Little mocha custards

Little Mocha Custards

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigerate 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup strong black coffee (I used just under 3 shots of espresso)
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar (super fine)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted
  • 4 tbsp whisky or Kahlua (optional)
  • Whipped cream (sweetened or unsweetened) and chocolate shavings to serve

Instructions
 

  • Place the cream and coffee in a saucepan over a low heat and stir together. Bring to a simmer then remove from the heat.
  • Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar to combine. Stir about a half cup of the hot cream/coffee into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Then, in a fine steady stream, add the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the cream/coffee mixture, whisking as you go.
  • Return the saucepan to a low heat and stir with a wooden spoon (do not allow to boil) until the custard thickens and coats the back of the wooden spoon.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the melted chocolate and whisky or Kahlua, if using.
  • Pour into small espresso cups (mine were half cup sized) or small ramekins, and allow to cool on the bench top. Once cool place in the refrigerator for several hours, or preferably overnight. The custard will firm up and set during this time.
  • To serve, top with a little whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Keyword Custard, Mocha custards
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Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

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