If you are going to make chocolate pudding, go all the way! Rich, dark bittersweet chocolate, cocoa and the makings for a nice silky custard come together in this recipe, creating the perfect chocolaty treat. So, the next time you are craving a chocolate, reach for that pot, grab that whisk, and in less than 15 minutes enjoy your pudding!
3ouncesbittersweet chocolatesubstitute dark chocolate or milk chocolate
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
1tablespoonpure vanilla extractI have left this out and it still turns out but if added you will get a much richer flavour
Instructions
Combine the cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a heavy 3-litre saucepan.
Whisk in one cup of the milk to dissolve the dry ingredients.
Whisk in the egg yolks and remaining milk.
Set the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the pudding begins to thicken and just comes to a boil (Should take about 6 minutes.)
Remove from heat and add the chocolate, butter and vanilla. Let stand for 2-3 minutes, then stir until the mixture is smooth.
Pour into six 8-ounce serving dishes and serve warm.
Alternatively, pour the pudding into a bowl and cover the pudding with cellophane. Poke some holes in the cellophane and cool. Move to the refrigerator and chill for 2 hours.
Stir, and then spoon into six 8-ounce serving dishes.
Notes
For a mocha flavoured pudding, add in 1 tablespoon of instant expresso powder to the dry ingredients. Follow the rest of the recipe as stated.