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- In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt until completely smooth.
- Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a creamy custard.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard into a serving dish and smooth the surface evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until the custard is firm.
- Melt the chocolate with the butter using a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled custard and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for another 1–2 hours until fully set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Tips for Best Results
- Stir continuously while cooking to prevent lumps or burning.
- Cook over medium heat for a smooth, silky texture.
- Make sure the custard layer is fully set before adding chocolate.
- Avoid overheating the chocolate to keep it glossy.
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean layers.
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