Chocolate dream dessert cups

Name: Chocolate dream dessert cups
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups milk, divided; 2 tbsp. cocoa powder; 6 tbsp. sugar, divided; 2 tbsp. cornstarch (corn flour); 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 tbsp. custard powder; 1 chocolate chip cake (store-bought or homemade); As required chocolate whipped cream; As required chocolate bar chunks

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

These mini chocolate dessert cups are the ideal option if you want to make a dessert that will wow without spending hours in the kitchen. Each mouthful of them is rich, creamy, and full of layers of decadence. Every mouthful is a delectable blend of flavors and textures, from soft cake to silky, creamy chocolate and vanilla custard.
For parties, birthdays, family get-togethers, or anytime you're in the mood for something sweet, these individual dessert glasses are perfect. The finest aspect? They look exquisitely charming on any dessert table and are simple to prepare in advance because they are served in single quantities.
These adorable little delights are finished with a big swirl of chocolate whipped cream and a piece of your favorite chocolate bar.
These tiered chocolate dessert cups will be gone quickly, whether you're hosting guests or just treating yourself!
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Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

30minutes

6 servings

4 cupsmilk, divided
2 tbsp.cocoa powder
6 tbsp.sugar, divided
2 tbsp.cornstarch (corn flour)
1 tsp.vanilla
2 tbsp.custard powder
1chocolate chip cake (store-bought or homemade)
As requiredchocolate whipped cream
As requiredchocolate bar chunks

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Steps

30minutes

1

Make the chocolate custard: Mix cocoa, 3 tablespoons of sugar, cornstarch, and 2 cups of milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. Cool slightly.
2

Make the vanilla custard: Mix custard powder, 3 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 cups of milk. Cook until thick. Add vanilla and let cool.
3

Cut small pieces of cake as the size of the base of the dessert cups.
4

Cut slightly large pieces of the cake for the top of the dessert cups.
5

Assemble the dessert cups as follows:
Layer 1: Small cake cubes
Layer 2: Chocolate custard
Layer 3: Vanilla custard
Layer 4: Bigger cake cubes
6

Top with chocolate whipped cream
7

Garnish with a piece of chocolate
8

Refrigerate for 2–3 hours before serving.