Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 13 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered instant coffee
  • 2 teaspoons Irish cream liqueur

Method

  • Place milk and cream in a 4-cup measure.
  • Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven with a carousel for 2 minutes.
  • While milk is cooking, whisk together eggs and sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Combine cocoa and coffee in a small bowl.
  • Remove milk from oven and pour into egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Whisk in Irish Cream.
  • Stir a scant tablespoon of the custard mixture into the cocoa and coffee to form a smooth paste.
  • Scrape the cocoa mixture back into the custard and whisk until well combined.
  • Pour into 1/2-cup ramekins and skim any foam from the top of each.
  • Place cups, evenly spaced, around the carousel.
  • Cook, uncovered, at 50 percent power for 6 minutes.
  • Custard will still be partly liquid.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Let stand, covered with a towel, for 15 minutes.
  • Refrigerate until firm and well chilled.