Chocolate Custard

Step 1: Mix the sugar, milk, cream, salt, and cocoa powder in a pot and slowly bring to 145°F.

Step 2: In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Once the cocoa has dissolved and the milk mixture is at temperature, slowly add it to the yolks. Once uniform, pour everything back into the pot.

Step 3: Bring to 170–175°F, then pour through a strainer into a large heatproof bowl.

Step 4: Add the chocolate and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Taste and add more chocolate if needed.