Baked Chocolate Custard

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a heavy saucepan, cook and stir milk and chocolate chips over low heat until chocolate melts. Cool slightly.
2. Mix eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and salt; gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Beat just until chocolate is blended.
3. Place 6 (6 ounce) custard cups in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan on oven rack. Divide custard among cups. Pour hot water into pan to a depth of 1 inch.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
5. Serve with whipped cream.