Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, dissolve the instant coffee in the milk and bring to a bare simmer over medium. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, and sugar. Whisk in the flour.
2. Gradually whisk 1 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture, then into the remaining milk in the saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until thickened.
3. Strain the hot custard into a bowl. Add the chocolate and stir occasionally until smooth. Let cool, then refrigerate until cold.
4. Spoon the crème au chocolat into 4 dessert bowls or cups. Sprinkle with the toasted almonds and serve with the cookies.