🍮 Creamy Vanilla Custard with Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

• 2½ cups whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Heat the milk
   In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
2. Mix egg yolks
   In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and pale.
3. Temper the eggs
   Slowly pour about half of the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Then pour the mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
4. Cook the custard
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
5. Add chocolate chips
   Let the custard cool slightly, then fold in chocolate chips.
6. Chill
   Transfer custard into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
7. Serve
   Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips or cocoa powder on top before serving.

✨ Tip: For a twist, try adding a teaspoon of instant coffee or a pinch of cinnamon to the custard for a subtle flavor boost. This dessert is rich, creamy, and perfect for chocolate lovers!