Ingredients:**For the Vanilla Custard:**– 2 cups milk– 1/2 cup granulated sugar– 1/4 cup cornstarch– 4 large egg yolks– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter**For the Chocolate Custard:**– 2 cups milk– 1/2 cup granulated sugar– 1/4 cup cornstarch– 4 large egg yolks– 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter**For Garnish:**– Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dustingInstructions:1. **Prepare the Vanilla Custard:**– In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until it starts to simmer.– In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until well combined.– Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.– Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to boil.– Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until smooth.– Transfer the vanilla custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and let it cool completely.2. **Prepare the Chocolate Custard:**– In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until it starts to simmer.– In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and cocoa powder until well combined.– Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.– Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to boil.– Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until smooth.– Transfer the chocolate custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and let it cool completely.3. **Assemble the Dessert:**– In a serving dish or individual cups, pour a layer of vanilla custard and smooth it out evenly.– Pour a layer of chocolate custard over the vanilla custard and smooth it out evenly.– Repeat the layers if desired, ending with a chocolate layer on top.4. **Garnish and Serve:**– Dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder.– Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to set.– Serve chilled and enjoy your creamy layered vanilla and chocolate custard dessert!This recipe should create a delicious and visually appealing layered dessert similar to the one in your image.Enjoy!
Layered Vanilla and Chocolate Custard Dessert
