Peanut butter and chocolate custard (TM6)
This peanut butter and chocolate custard is a rich, silky dessert made with dark chocolate, smooth peanut butter, eggs and milk. The Thermomix melts the chocolate gently without burning, then cooks and stirs the custard automatically until thick and velvety. Topped with crunchy peanut brittle, it delivers a delicious contrast of creamy and crisp textures in every spoonful.
About this recipe
Peanut butter and chocolate custard Thermomix TM7 style is the ultimate indulgent dessert for anyone who loves the classic sweet-salty combination. Searching for easy custard recipes or chocolate dessert recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: this velvety custard brings together dark chocolate, natural smooth peanut butter, eggs, milk and a hint of real vanilla, all cooked to a silky consistency without a single lump. What makes this dessert work so well in the TM7 is the gentle melting function, which melts the dark chocolate slowly so it never seizes or burns, while the automatic stirring cooks the egg-based custard evenly, eliminating the fear of curdling that puts many home cooks off homemade custard. The cornflour guarantees a thick, spoonable texture, and crushed peanut brittle on top adds a brittle crunch against the creaminess. Serve it warm as a weeknight treat or chilled in glasses for a festive dinner party finale.
Preparation tips
- Chop the peanut brittle coarsely rather than finely, so each spoonful of custard delivers a noticeable crunchy contrast against the silky chocolate base. Sprinkle it on just before serving to keep it crisp.
- For the smoothest custard, make sure the eggs and milk are at room temperature before starting, and pour the milk gradually over the cornflour mixture so no lumps form in the finished peanut butter custard.
- This custard can be prepared a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge. Serve it chilled in glasses with extra peanut brittle, or briefly reheat it gently while stirring until lukewarm for a comforting winter version.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with unsweetened almond or oat drink and keep everything else identical. The dark chocolate and peanut butter already make this dessert lactose-free friendly, so the custard stays just as silky and full-flavoured.
- Festive version: add a pinch of chilli powder or espresso powder to intensify the dark chocolate, and layer the custard in glasses with whipped cream and crumbled peanut brittle for an impressive dinner party parfait.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle melting - The Thermomix melts the dark chocolate slowly without burning, giving a glossy base for the custard. [Temperature control]
- Weighing precision - The TM7 scale weighs the milk and raw sugar directly in the bowl, saving separate measuring cups. [Built-in scale]
- Whisking power - The Thermomix whisks the eggs and cornflour into a lump-free mixture before cooking starts. [Whipping]
- Even mixing - Continuous stirring by the TM7 blends the peanut butter through the hot custard into a velvety texture. [Mixing]
- Crumbling crunch - The Thermomix grinds the peanut brittle into coarse crumbs for the perfect topping. [Grinding]
Ingredients
- dark chocolate
- raw sugar
- cornflour
- milk
- natural vanilla extract
- eggs
- natural smooth peanut butter
- peanut brittle