National Chocolate Custard Month

National Chocolate Custard Month celebrates the rich, creamy dessert throughout May. Chocolate custard can be prepared as a simple stovetop treat or as a more elaborate baked dessert, with variations featuring vanilla, coffee, caramel, or different types of chocolate. Custard itself generally refers to a cooked mixture of milk or cream and egg yolk, with textures ranging from a thin sauce to a thick pastry filling.

Custard recipes date back to the Middle Ages, when the dish was associated with nobility and flavored with spices such as saffron and cinnamon. Chocolate became part of custard much later, after chocolate became widely available in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the month offers a chance to explore the dessert’s history, enjoy its many forms, and make a chocolate custard at home. Learn more about its history and preparation.

How to Observe National Chocolate Custard Month

Celebrate by enjoying a chocolate custard, trying a stovetop or baked version, or experimenting with flavors such as vanilla, coffee, or caramel. Make your own and serve it chilled with fruit, cookie crumbs, or chopped nuts, following this chocolate custard recipe and serving guide. You could also share several chocolate custard creations at a dessert gathering.

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