Easy Chocolate Dessert Cream

A timeless classic, chocolate dessert cream charms with its simplicity and ultra-comforting nature. Inspired by childhood homemade desserts, it is prepared with a few everyday ingredients: milk, chocolate, sugar, and sometimes a little starch for texture. Quick to make, it offers a more natural alternative to industrial versions, with a creamy texture and an intense chocolate taste. Served chilled, it appeals to both children and adults for a gourmet break without any fuss.

436 kcal per serving
Total time 15 min
6 servings

Protein: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 43.6 g
Fat: 24.2 g
Fiber: 4.3 g

Where the calories come from

Protein8%
Carbohydrates41%
Fat51%

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 l whole milk
200 g dark chocolate
100 g sugar or less
50 g butter
40 g flour

Steps

1
Mix the flour and melted butter like a béchamel, then add the milk and mix well. Add the sugar after the milk has cooked into the white roux, then mix again.
2
Add the chocolate broken into small pieces, let it heat for 5 to 10 minutes, and stir by making figure-eights with a wooden spoon.
3
Pour into small jars and keep in the fridge.
4
Note: Based on the comments, I think I didn't emphasize enough that the mixture needs to simmer for a few minutes after adding the chocolate, while stirring with a wooden spoon. This is when the cream thickens; it won't be liquid, but it isn't a flan either. The flavor quality depends on the quality of the chocolate used, of course.
5
With 1 liter of milk, you can make 8 small jars as shown in the photo.
6
You can halve the ingredients to make 4 small jars. This remains a small family dessert that improves in the fridge, tasting even better 3 days later.