Today is May 3rd which is National Chocolate Custard Day #ChocolateCustardDay. Even though it’s Saturday and your children may not #Homeschool on the weekend why not spend some time with your children teaching them to #cook.
You family can celebrate #ChocolateCustardDay and make a Chocolate Custard for your family. I plan on asking David and Charlie if they want to make Chocolate Custard today. Would you want a Chocolate Custard to share with your family?
National Chocolate Custard Day is a very delicious #holiday, join my family on celebrating National Chocolate Custard Day which we all know takes place on May 3rd. Did you know Custards are one of the most versatile desserts you’ll ever find?
Custards are the perfect way to satisfy a craving for something sweet. Some people call a dessert Chocolate Pudding, but whatever the name may be, it does not take away from the tastiness of Custards. Does it?
Did you know Custards have been around since the Middle Ages, and have satiated many a sweet tooth ever since? While the most common Custards are Plain or Vanilla-flavored, Chocolate Custard provides an even more delicious take on the tradition.
Chocolate Custards are made with Chocolate and the usual Custard mix of Sugar, Milk, and Eggs, creating a mouthwatering symphony. Falling under the general classification of Chocolate Pudding, Custards can be made into a harder texture with starch or baked into a Cake.
Historically, Custards have been around since the Middle Ages and were baked as Pastries that we now know as Custard Tarts. That was when the name Custard came to be. Custard got its name from the French word ‘Croustade,’ which originally referred to the Crust of a Tart. Did you know Custard got a mention in ‘The Forme of Cury,’ a large collection of Medieval English recipes compiled in the 14th Century?
These ‘Custards’ were rather unlike those we think of today. They often included solid ingredients like Meat, Fish, or Fruit. Although there is no clear history of when the Chocolate Custard tradition began, Chocolate Pudding has been around since the 1800s.
Around the late 19th Century, it was decided that Chocolate Pudding was a great meal for invalids and children. It was also seen as a scrumptious dessert for everybody A recipe for an early version of Chocolate Custard dates back to a 1918 Cookbook by Fannie Farmer.
In 1934, Chocolate Pudding was introduced to consumers by General Foods and this product was initially called Walter Baker’s Dessert, and its name was later changed in 1936 to Pickle’s Pudding. There is no known history of National Chocolate Custard Day, but it is celebrated annually on May 6th.
National Chocolate Custard Day Activities
- Don’t let National Chocolate Custard Day pass you by without trying an amazing Chocolate Custard recipe. There are several ways to enjoy the dessert, so today make sure you pick a Chocolate Custard dish to satisfy your taste buds.
- There are numerous Custard recipes at our disposal, thanks to the internet. It is typically made by blending Eggs with Milk or Cream and heating the mixture either on the stove or in the oven. However, it is versatile enough to be made into a Crème Brûlée, the filling of a Pie or a Tart, or even a Parfait.
- If your like me and not a great baker that’s okay. You can order any Chocolate Custard dessert from a Bakery near you to enjoy. All that matters is you actually eat some Chocolate Custard, and don’t forget to involve your friends and family in the fun.
Facts About Custard
- Being a finely ground, organic powder, Custard can make a big bang if used correctly by a prankster.
- Did you know Custard can be a thin sauce or a thick cream? It all depends on how it’s made.
- Custard isn’t just a sweet treat it can also be used in savory foods like Quiches to bring out various flavors.
- Boiled Custard is sometimes used in desserts like Rice Pudding or Trifle.
- Frozen Custard is similar to Ice Cream but denser and less creamy.
Why People Love National Chocolate Custard Day
- The versatility of Chocolate Custard gives us many recipes to try out today. You can excite your palate with something new and different by trying out one of the many ways to have Chocolate Custard.
- Who doesn’t love a day dedicated to satisfying our sweet tooth? National Chocolate Custard Day is a day to celebrate the tasty dish and it gives us an opportunity to have as much as we can with no judgment.
- One of the most interesting ways to celebrate National Chocolate Custard Day is to make some yourself. This gives us the chance to sharpen our cooking skills, and add more recipes to our repertoire.
Chocolate Custard Recipes
Prep Time:
5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 4 Yield: 2 cups
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups low-fat milk
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon brandy (Optional)
⅛ teaspoon salt
Directions
- Beat eggs and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
- Whisk milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, brandy, and salt together in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Slowly pour 1/2 of the milk mixture into the beaten eggs while stirring; pour mixture back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not boil.
- Let custard cool to room temperature, at least 10 minutes. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
