Cremas de Chocolate

Cremas de Chocolate is a rich and creamy Mexican dessert that combines the deep flavor of chocolate with a light, velvety texture. This delightful treat is perfect for chocolate lovers and offers a unique twist to traditional desserts.

Ingredients

• Dark chocolate (70% cocoa) - 100 grams
• Whole milk - 250 ml
• Sweetened condensed milk - 50 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Egg yolks - 2
• Cinnamon powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Whipped cream (for serving) - as needed
• Chocolate shavings (for garnish) - as needed

Steps

1. In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a separate saucepan, combine the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon powder. Heat the mixture over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
4. Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
6. Pour the mixture into serving glasses and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
7. Before serving, top each glass with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 90 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from dark chocolate.
• Contains calcium and protein from milk and egg yolks.

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