Name: Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 c. granulated sugar -; 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder -; 2 tbsp. cornstarch -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 2 1/2 c. milk -; 3 large egg yolks -; 3 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate -; 2 tbsp. butter -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; Whipped cream, for serving -; Chocolate shavings, for serving -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Chocolate Pudding

1. 1/2 c. granulated sugar -

2. 1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder -

3. 2 tbsp. cornstarch -

4. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

5. 2 1/2 c. milk -

6. 3 large egg yolks -

7. 3 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate -

8. 2 tbsp. butter -

9. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -

10. Whipped cream, for serving -

11. Chocolate shavings, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Pudding

1. Stage

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly pour in milk, whisking to combine. Place saucepan over medium heat and whisk until mixture comes to a boil, 6 minutes.

2. Stage

Place egg yolks in a medium heat proof bowl and beat until light and frothy. Slowly pour in about 1/2 cup hot cocoa mixture, whisking to combine. Slowly pour egg mixture back into sauce pan, whisking constantly.

3. Stage

Return to medium heat, whisking, until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, about 3 minutes.

4. Stage

Take off heat and whisk in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth. If mixture looks lumpy at all, strain it through a fine mesh strainer.

5. Stage

Pour into a large bowl and place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding. Refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours.

6. Stage

When ready to serve, spoon into individual bowls or ramekins and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.