mocha custards

How To Make mocha custards

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 325F. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a tea kettle or saucepan.
• Step 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.
• Step 3
  In a medium bowl gradually whisk milk mixture into eggs. Add vanilla.
• Step 4
  Place six 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins in a rectangular baking dish. Divide egg mixture evenly among the 6 cups.
• Step 5
  Place baking dish on oven rack and carefully pour boiling water around the custard cups into the baking dish, about 1-inch deep.
• Step 6
  Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Step 7
  Remove cups from baking dish and cool on wire rack for at least 15 minutes.
• Step 8
  Serve warm, of if you want them chilled, cool 1 hour on rack and then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
• Step 9
  If desired, top with whipped topping of your choice.
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