mocha custards

How To Make mocha custards

• 1

  Preheat oven to 325F. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a tea kettle or saucepan.
• 2

  In medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine milk, sugar, cocoa, and coffee granules. Cook and stir just until sugar, cocoa and coffee are dissolved. DO NOT BOIL. Let cool slightly.
• 3

  In a medium bowl gradually whisk milk mixture into eggs. Add vanilla.
• 4

  Place six 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins in a rectangular baking dish. Divide egg mixture evenly among the 6 cups.
• 5

  Place baking dish on oven rack and carefully pour boiling water around the custard cups into the baking dish, about 1-inch deep.
• 6

  Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• 7

  Remove cups from baking dish and cool on wire rack for at least 15 minutes.
• 8

  Serve warm, of if you want them chilled, cool 1 hour on rack and then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
• 9

  If desired, top with whipped topping of your choice.
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