CHOCOLATE-ALMOND CUSTARDS.

 

 

2 cups milk

½ of a 6-ounce package (1/2-cup) semi-sweet chocolate pieces

3 slightly beaten eggs

¼ cup sugar

¼ teaspoon almond extract

 

    In a small saucepan, combine milk and chocolate pieces. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate melts.

 

    Combine eggs, sugar, and almond extract; gradually add chocolate mixture, beating with an electric mixer on low speed or a rotary beater just till smooth.

 

    Place six 6-ounce custard cups in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set pan on oven rack. Divide the chocolate mixture among the 6 custard cups.

 

    Pour boiling water into baking pan around custard cups to a depth of 1 inch. bake in a 325-degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or till a knife inserted near centers comes out clean.

 

Serve custards warm or chilled.

 

Makes 6 servings.