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Bonet Chocolate Custard

This rich dessert, called Bonet, comes from the Italy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup amaretti cookies
  • 1 tbsp white rum

Caramel

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp honey
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Instructions

  • In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the sugar, water and honey and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (3-5 minutes). Cook but do not stir, until the mixture turns golden (1-2 minutes). Gently swirl the pot until it is golden (1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and swirl the pan until the sugar mixture is reddish-amber and fragrant (15-20 seconds). Swirl in 2 tablespoons of hot water and pour into one big mold, in single-serve silicone molds, or in ceramic ramekins.
  • Heat the milk until it boils.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, add the cocoa powder, and stir in the crumbled amaretti cookies.
  • Add the rum and the warm milk, stir slowly.
  • Then, pour the mixture into the molds.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare the water bath by lining the bottom of a 9” by 13-inch baking pan with a tea towel fitting smoothly. Once the baking pan with molds are in the oven, fill the baking pan, using a tea kettle, with roughly 2 quarts of boiling water until the water reaches halfway up the baking pan.
  • Bake them for about 40-45 minutes. If you use single-serve molds, reduce the cooking time to 25-30 minutes.
  • Test if the bonet is evenly cooked by inserting a toothpick into the middle, which should come out clean. If it is not so, continue baking for a few more minutes or until the custard jiggles slightly.
  • Set it aside to cool. Once cooled, run a paring knife around the edge of the mold; place a serving dish on top of the mold and turn it upside down with a rapid movement. Choose a serving dish with sides because the liquid caramel will run out. This is a typical rich sauce which greatly enhances the flavor of this treat. 
  • Garnish it with a little whipped cream and a generous handful of crumbled amaretti cookies. 

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 67g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg
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