Certified Evil Chocolate Custards

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6 cooling
Marinade Time

Prep time: 30 min

Cook time: 1 hour

Serves: 8

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Deliciously evil with flavor-rich chocolate and Belgian Strong Dark Ale, this recipe for Certified Evil Chocolate Custards will tempt custard fans everywhere. This dessert features semi-sweet chocolate and the malty, roasted-grain taste of Certified Evil Beer from Lucky Bucket. After an hour in the oven, throw some caramelized sugar on top for an irresistible treat unlike any you've had before.

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Ingredients

5 egg yolks from fresh, large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (12 oz.) bottle Lucky Bucket Certified Evil beer
5 oz. semi-sweet chocolate

Preparation

Start by pouring 1 bottle of Lucky Bucket Certified Evil in a stainless steel sauce pot. Reduce on high heat for about 10-12 minutes or until the beer has reduced by 3/4. You should end up with between 1/4 and 1/3 of a cup. Watch closely at the end to avoid burning.
Place 5 oz. of good quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate in a mixing bowl over a double boiler and allow to melt.
Slowly bring to a boil 2 cups of heavy cream.
Separate egg yolks and place in a mixing bowl with sugar. Whip until smooth and pale in color.
Combine reduced Certified Evil with hot cream and melted chocolate. Mix until smooth.
Temper eggs by slowly adding 1 cup of the hot cream mixture while whipping.
Stir in the rest of the hot cream mixture.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Pour custard mixture into 8 each 4 oz. Ramekins.
Place filled ramekins in a raised edge roasting pan and fill with hot water from the double boiler half way up the ramekins
Cover pan with foil and carefully place in the preheated 250 degree oven.
Bake for 55-60 minutes. The finished custard should still be soft in the middle and may look underdone.
Remove foil and place in fridge for at least 6 hours to cool.
Serve with a beer tulip of Lucky Bucket Certified Evil.

Optional: Caramelize some sugar on top before serving like you would when serving Crème Brulee.

Omaha Steaks has partnered with Nebraska's Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. to develop innovative and flavorful recipes that bring together world-class food and exceptional beer. Using Lucky Bucket's classic styles and big barrel-aged ales, Executive Chef Karl Marsh has crafted a handful of sauces and marinades to pair exclusively with gourmet food from Omaha Steaks. To see more of our Lucky Bucket-inspired recipes, click here.