President Truman Chocolate Custard

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2: Bring a kettle of water to a boil.

Step 3: In a medium saucepan, bring half-and-half just to a boil.

Step 4: Remove from heat.

Step 5: Place eggs,vanilla, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 6: Beat until light, then whisk in chocolates.

Step 7: Temper this mixture with hot cream

Step 8: Whisking constantly, gradually add hot half-and-half mixture.

Step 9: Skim any foam from surface.

Step 10: Divide mixture among four (6-ounce) custard cups, and place in a 9x13 baking dish

Step 11: Place in oven, and pour enough boiling water in dish to come halfway up sides of cups.

Step 12: Drape a sheet of aluminum foil over top of baking dish (do not seal).

Step 13: Bake custards until just set but still slightly wobbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove cups from casserole pan

Step 14: Refrigerate until chilled,overnight