President Truman Chocolate Custard

How to Make

• 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