Super Simple Chocolate Custard with Malted Hot Chocolate

Chocolate custard is one of those comforting, indulgent desserts that instantly makes any pudding better. Whether poured over a steaming bowl of sponge cake, drizzled over brownies, or eaten straight from the spoon, it’s a guaranteed treat.

Using a malted hot chocolate mix makes chocolate custard effortless, giving it a rich, velvety texture with deep cocoa flavour and a hint of malt. No need for complicated techniques—just heat, stir, and pour. It’s the perfect shortcut to homemade custard with minimal effort but maximum flavour.

Malted Hot Chocolate Custard Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Serves 2

Fresh Ingredients

375ml Semi Skimmed Milk

(or milk of your choice)

From The Pantry

3 tablespoons Peak & The Pantry Malted Hot Chocolate Mix

25g chocolate buttons (50g included)

Method

Pour the milk into a large pan, and bring almost to the boil over a medium heat

Simply spoon the chocolate buttons and the mix into the hot milk, give it a good whisk and leave to bubble away until it thickens into a custard.

FAQ’S

What desserts pair well with chocolate custard?

This custard is perfect over sticky toffee pudding, brownies, steamed sponge, or even poured over pancakes.

Can I make this custard dairy-free?

Yes, swap the milk and cream for oat or almond milk, though the texture may be slightly thinner.

How thick should the custard be?

For pouring, remove from heat when it coats the back of a spoon. For a thicker custard, cook for an extra minute.

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