Step #1 Bring chocolate, whipping cream & milk just to boiling point in small saucepan, stirring every once in awhile.
Step #2 When steam appears at edges of pan, remove this from heat & whisk smooth.
Step #3 While liquid ingredients are cooking, lightly beat eggs, egg yolks & sugar to mix in medium mixing bowl.
Step #4 Do not let mixture get foamy.
Step #5 Whisking carefully, dribble 1/4 c hot milk mixture into eggs.
Step #6 Whisk until smooth.
Step #7 slowly add more hot milk, whisking constantly, until all milk is mixd with eggs.
Step #8 Pour through strainer into pitcher or 4-c mixing c.
Step #9 Divide mixture equally among 8 (1/2-c) ramekins.
Step #10 Egg mixture should fill ramekins only 2/3 to 3/4 full.
Step #11 Place baking pan on middle rack of 300-degree oven & place ramekins in pan.
Step #12 Fill pan with very hot water to halfway up sides of ramekins.
Step #13 Cover loosely with sheet of foil or baking sheet & bake this until edges are set & center of custard still trembles when shaken, 30 to 35 mins.
Step #14 Remove baking pan from oven.
Step #15 Remove ramekins from baking pan & cool.
Step #16 Cover tightly & put in the fridge until serving time.
Step #17 Serve, passing lightly sweetened whipped cream to add as wished.