In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, 2 Tbsp sugar, and 3/4 cup heavy cream. Cook over medium-low heat stirring until mixture coats the back of a spoon (3-4 minutes), do not boil. Remove from heat; whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla. Strain into a bowl and chill until cool.

With an electric mixer, beat remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of whipped cream into cooled custard mixture, then gently fold in the rest with a rubber spatula.

Spoon into serving dishes (I used phillo dough cups and garnished with strawberry), chill covered, at least 30 minutes and up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.