Chocolate Sponge Custard Recipe

Indulge in this dreamy Chocolate Sponge Custard recipe! Inspired by a beloved online find, this recipe creates light and airy chocolate custards with a delightful sponge-like texture. Skip the marshmallow (optional!) and enjoy the pure chocolatey goodness. Perfect for a sophisticated dessert or elegant afternoon tea.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 136.5 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Chocolate Sponge Custard 30

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Sponge Custard

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Chocolate Sponge Custard? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Chocolate Sponge Custard

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease six custard cups.
  2. In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites in two additions, being careful not to deflate the whites. Use a spatula and fold in a circular motion from the bottom up.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared custard cups.
  6. Place the custard cups in a large baking pan. Pour hot water into the pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cups (bain-marie).
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the custards are puffed.
  8. Carefully remove the baking pan from the oven and let the custards cool in the water bath for 5 minutes.
  9. Remove the custards from the water bath and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Once cooled, top with a dollop of whipped cream or your favorite topping (optional). Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

10g

Carbs

5g