Dark Chocolate Gluten Free Custard Recipe {Dairy-Free Option} (2024)

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This gluten free chocoalte custard is a rich, thick, and creamy chocolate dessert. It is perfect for any chocoholic! This chocolate custard is simple to make, and I also include a dairy-free option so everyone can enjoy my new recipe.

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This dark chocolate custard will make you weep tears of joy. It is made with dark chocolate and melts in your mouth. (You can also use milk chocolate if you prefer!)

And I can guarantee that this easy dark chocolate custard recipe is good enough to be that special “Valentine’s Day” dessert for a romantic night or a special family dessert.

You may want to make this custard dessert recipe in ramekin dishes so you don’t devour the entire chocolate custard in one sitting. If you love chocolate as much as we do, check out my best gluten free chocolate desserts!

Why This Chocolate Custard Is Great:

  1. This gluten free custard makes an incredible stand-alone dessert.
  2. It is amazing as a gluten-free chocolate cream pie or tart filling!
  3. It is so easy to learn how to make this chocolate custard. You can enjoy it warm or chill it in the refrigerator to have it cold.

Here are even more gluten free desserts for Valentine’s Day.

Tips For Sucess:

  • Slow is good! Use low heat and constantly whisk to prevent your chocolate from burning on the bottom of the pan.
  • Temper the eggs. (See recipe steps for directions.)
  • Bake the ramekins in a pan with water so the custard stays moist and creamy.
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Ingredient Notes:

  • Dark Chocolate – This dessert is simple to make with dark chocolate chips, though I have to give an unsolicited plug for Ghirardelli dark melting pieces. Their flavor is a winner in this recipe. They also make milk chocolate melting wafers. Use these if you prefer milk chocolate.
  • Heavy Cream – you can substitute cold coconut cream to keep this recipe dairy-free.
  • Coconut Milk – I used canned coconut milk, but you can use regular coconut milk. You may consider reducing the added sugar in this recipe if you use sweetened.
  • Whipped Cream – Optional. If you use it, be sure to check if Cool Whip and other store-bought toppings gluten free.

Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

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Step 1: You are going to love the simplicity of this recipe. Add the heavy cream, coconut milk, and sugar to a pot and bring it to a gentle boil. Whisk frequently.

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Step 2: Add the dark chocolate, whisking constantly. For best results, you can use melting wafers or chocolate chips. Cook over low heat until the chocolate is melted.

Step 3: This is a chocolate custard with egg yolks, so it is essential to mix them in carefully by tempering them.

To temper your eggs, add your egg yolks to a cup. Mix them with a fork to blend them. Add a small spoonful of the hot chocolate mixture and stir the hot chocolate into the eggs until it is mixed in. Repeat this step two more times to temper the eggs. Now, the eggs can be safely added to the pot.

This step is critical because if you add your eggs to the pot of hot chocolate, the heat will cook the eggs, and they will not mix in.

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Step 4: Pour the hot chocolate mixture into ramekins or small mason jars. Put the ramekins into a pan filled with 1 inch of water.

Step 5: Bake the custard at 350º F for 25 minutes. Remove and allow cooling for 20 minutes, then put into the refrigerator.

TIP: You don’t want your custard to dry out, so ensure there is at least an inch of water in the pan around the ramekins!

I topped this chocolate custard with shavings, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. Feel free to top anything you like or with your favorite berries. If you want more chocolate recipe ideas, try these Gluten Free Brownie Cookies!

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can you use milk chocolate in this recipe?

You can use milk chocolate or even white chocolate instead of dark chocolate.

What is the best chocolate for this custard recipe?

I personally love using Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers for this chocolate dessert. You can also use high-quality chocolate chips or other melting chocolates.

How long will this chocolate custard keep?

This custard will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container.

Can you use cocoa powder?

Honestly, I haven’t tested this recipe with cocoa powder. I worry the chocolate texture will be grainy. If you try this, please comment and let us know how it turned out.

Check out this fun chocolate custard web story, too! It is a quick walk-through of making this recipe.

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More Gluten Free Chocolate Desserts:

  • Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
  • Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Donuts
  • Gluten Free Crock Pot Lava Cake
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake

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If you made and enjoyed this recipe, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. Include which flour blend you used. This helps others know this recipe is delicious. Thank you!

Dark Chocolate Custard

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Easy creamy homemade creamy dark chocolate custard.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

Cuisine American

Servings 6 ramekins

Calories 447 kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark chocolate * see note
  • 1 cup heavy cream * see note
  • 1 cup coconut milk canned, not light
  • 4 egg yolks * see note
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.

  • In a sauce pan, add sugar, heavy cream and coconut milk.

  • Bring to a boil.

  • Add chocolate and whisk continuously.

  • In a small dish, add egg yolks.

  • Temper the eggs by putting a little of the hot chocolate mixture into the eggs, whisking quickly.

  • Pour the egg mixture back into the pot and whisk to blend.

  • Cook one more minute.

  • Spray coconut oil into each ramekin.

  • Pour the hot chocolate mixture into the ramekins. (I had enough chocolate to fill six ramekins.)

  • Place the ramekins into a pan.

  • Pour hot water into the pan so that it comes up halfway to cover the sides of the ramekins.

  • Bake 25 minutes.

  • Remove and allow to cool.

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Notes

  1. You can use any melting chocolate wafers or chocolate chips in this recipe.
  2. If you want to use a different flavor of chocolate, you can use milk chocolate or white chocolate.
  3. To make this dairy-free, substitute the heavy cream for coconut cream.
  4. If you can’t have coconut, feel free to use different dairy-free milk.
  5. This is a chocolate custard with egg yolks and it is important to do this mixing carefully. Add your egg yolks to a cup. Add a spoonful of the hot chocolate mixture and stir quickly until it is mixed in. Repeat this step two more times to temper the eggs.This step is very important because if you add your eggs to the pot of hot chocolate, the heat will cook the eggs and they will not mix in.
  6. This recipe should keep in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 768IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 5mg

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Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.

This recipe post was updated from an older January 2019 post with more details.

Dark Chocolate Gluten Free Custard Recipe {Dairy-Free Option} (2024)

FAQs

Is dark chocolate gluten free and dairy free? ›

Most dark chocolate and semisweet chocolate are dairy free. Satisfy your gluten free, dairy free chocolate craving by reaching for high-quality dark chocolates that contain only cacao beans, cocoa butter and sugar like those sold by Cococlectic.

What is non dairy custard made from? ›

Plant milk: we use soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk to make a low-fat vegan custard. We use coconut milk to make a richer, full-fat one. Cornstarch: we use it as a thickening agent.

Is custard gluten free? ›

Most homemade custards are made from milk, sugar and eggs which are naturally gluten-free ingredients. That being said, some big brands of pre-packaged custard could have issues with cross-contamination and/or using gluten ingredients as thickeners. Please read the ingredient and nutrition label carefully.

What is custard in dairy products? ›

Custard is a variety of culinary preparations based on sweetened milk, cheese, or cream cooked with egg or egg yolk to thicken it, and sometimes also flour, corn starch, or gelatin.

What chocolate is gluten and dairy free? ›

Cocoa Libre | Gluten, Nut and Dairy Free Chocolate.

Which dark chocolate is dairy free? ›

10 x 150g Brunberg Dark chocolate 53 % 150g vegan, gluten- and lactose-free. Only 12 left in stock.

Can you buy dairy free custard? ›

Deliciously dairy free, Alpro Vanilla custard is just perfect on its own, too, hot or cold. Seconds anyone? Water, Sugar, Hulled SOYA beans (6%), Thickeners (Modified tapioca starch, Carrageenan), Calcium (Tri-calcium phosphate), Flavouring, Sea salt, Curcuma extract, Vitamins (Riboflavin (B2), B12, D2).

Can you buy gluten free custard powder? ›

The Well and Good custard powder is a winner – it tastes like regular custard, just without the egg, gluten and dairy.

What are the 3 types of custard? ›

There are three types of custard: baked, stirred, and frozen. Baked custards include bread pudding, flan, and cheesecake, and are prepared by baking in an oven or water bath. Boiled Custards include beverages like eggnog. Puddings, creme anglaise (krem on-GLAYZ), and pastry cream are some examples of stirred custards.

Who makes gluten free custard? ›

ORGRAN Custard Mix is sure to be a hit in your household. It tastes like regular custard, just without the gluten, dairy and egg! This custard mix is easy to prepare and is delicious on its own or combined with your other desserts.

Does all custard have dairy? ›

Frozen custard is a frozen dessert that contains milk, cream, sugar, flavorings, and egg yolk. Like the U.S. regulation for ice cream, frozen custard is also required to have at least 10 percent milk fat, but also 1.4 percent egg yolks by weight.

Can celiacs eat bird custard? ›

A: I contacted Bird's and their answer was that although the ingredients were gluten free it was not made on a dedicated line and therefore cross-contamination was possible. With this information I won't risk eating it no matter how much I like it. Thanks to everyone for their input. Thank you for your feedback!

Is custard better for lactose intolerance? ›

Products made from cream — like ice cream, cream cheese, custard, or butter — should be avoided due to the high levels of lactose. In addition to some kinds of cheeses, some people with lactose intolerance may be able to eat yogurt in moderation, as the lactose has been partly broken down.

What is Culver's custard made of? ›

Vanilla Frozen Custard [Milk, Cream, Skim Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Egg Yolk, Guar Gum, Mono & Diglycerides, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Natural and Artificial Vanilla Flavor], Pecan Pieces [Vegetable Oil (Peanut, Cottonseed, Soybean and/or Sunflower Seed), Sea Salt], Salted Caramel [Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed ...

What are the 4 components of custard? ›

Combine milk, eggs, sugar and gentle heat and one of our most treasured comfort food appears.

Can you eat dark chocolate if you have a dairy allergy? ›

If milk does not appear in the ingredient list or in a statement such as "contains milk," be aware that dark chocolate is often made on shared equipment with milk chocolate, so dark chocolate could present a significant risk for individuals allergic to milk. Read all other label statements on the package.

Does real dark chocolate have dairy? ›

Though dark chocolate should not contain milk, there may be traces of milk from cross-contamination during processing, as the same machinery is often used to produce milk and dark chocolate. Lower quality chocolates may also add butter fat, vegetable oils, or artificial colors or flavors.

Is 100% dark chocolate dairy free? ›

Dark chocolate is a delicious treat for those who are looking for a dairy-free alternative to milk or white chocolate. Unlike traditional chocolates, dark chocolate does not contain any milk or milk products. It is made entirely from cocoa beans, sugar, and other ingredients such as vanilla or lecithin.

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