Chocolate Custard

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Heat milk in a saucepan until it starts to steam. Remove from heat.
2. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until thick and pale.
3. Gradually whisk hot milk into the egg mixture.
4. Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
5. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted and smooth.
6. Add vanilla extract, strain if necessary, and let cool. Refrigerate until set.