Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups whole milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
Garnish: unsweetened whipped cream and finely chopped chocolate wafer cookies
Preparation