Easy Chocolate Custard

• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. Beat eggs and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
2. Whisk milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, brandy, and salt together in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
3. Slowly pour 1/2 of the milk mixture into the beaten eggs while stirring; pour mixture back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not boil.
4. Let custard cool to room temperature, at least 10 minutes. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

eggs, vanilla, lowfat milk, white sugar, dutch, cornstarch, brandy, salt

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/268579/easy-chocolate-custard/ (may not work)