Chocolate Custard Recipe Birds
Description
Chocolate custard recipe birds are a delicious treat made from a combination of ingredients that create a classic dessert. This recipe is a great one to make for anyone who loves to enjoy the flavors of chocolate and custard. The birds are a great way to show off your baking skills and impress your guests. This recipe yields a soft and creamy custard that is filled with a rich chocolate flavor. The birds themselves are made with a light and fluffy pastry that is then filled with the custard and topped with a chocolate ganache. It’s a great recipe to make any time of the year, but especially in the winter when you are looking for something to warm up with.
Ingredients
For the birds:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the custard:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the ganache:
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
To make the birds:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 12 muffin cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely before filling.
To make the custard:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in hot milk mixture. Return mixture to pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Do not boil. Remove from heat.
- Stir in chocolate and vanilla until melted and smooth. Pour custard into a bowl and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
To make the ganache:
- Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
- Let cool to room temperature.
To assemble the birds:
- Fill each cooled bird with custard. Spread ganache over each bird. Let set before serving.
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need a medium bowl, a large bowl, a whisk, a 12-cup muffin tin, a medium saucepan, a small saucepan, a heatproof bowl, and a rubber spatula.
Notes
You can use any type of chocolate that you prefer for this recipe. Make sure to chop it into small pieces so that it melts quickly and evenly. You can also use a variety of different toppings to decorate your birds, such as sprinkles, nuts, or dried fruit.
Nutrition
One bird has about 240 calories, 10.5 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbohydrates, and 4.5 grams of protein.
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