Chocolate Budino With Candied Walnuts Recipe

Name: Chocolate Budino With Candied Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; Kosher salt; 1 cup bittersweet chocolate wafers (disks, pistoles, feves; preferably 70%-74% cacao) or 5 oz. chocolate, finely chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 6 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup sugar; 3/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Olio Verde), plus more for serving; Flaky sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Salted caramel gelato or ice cream (for serving; optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Kosher salt
1 cup bittersweet chocolate wafers (disks, pistoles, feves; preferably 70%-74% cacao) or 5 oz. chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
6 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (preferably Olio Verde), plus more for serving
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Salted caramel gelato or ice cream (for serving; optional)

1
Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling occasionally to dissolve sugar. As soon as the sugar is dissolved, add walnuts and bring syrup back up to a simmer. Cook, swirling saucepan occasionally for even cooking, until walnuts look slightly translucent and are softened, 30-35 minutes.
2
Drain walnuts in a mesh sieve and arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Sprinkle walnuts with salt.
3
Place a rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 300u00b0F. Bake walnuts in oven, stirring once or twice, until well browned, 15-18 minutes. Let cool, then break up into small pieces.
4
Place chocolate in a medium bowl; set aside. Bring cream and milk to a bare simmer in a large saucepan and remove from heat.
5
Vigorously whisk egg yolks and sugar in another medium bowl until pale yellow and sugar is dissolved (rub between fingers to check), about 2 minutes.
6
Gradually pour cream mixture into egg yolk mixture, whisking vigorously. Immediately pour egg yolk mixture into saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof rubber spatula and making sure to get into the corners of the pan, until an instant-read thermometer registers 175u00b0F (custard should be thick enough to coat a spoon; do not let it simmer or allow thermometer to go above 180u00b0F).
7
Pour custard over reserved chocolate and let sit until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Using an immersion blender or a whisk, blend until emulsified (if using a whisk, you may want to strain budino through a fine-mesh sieve after to ensure a silky texture). Add kosher salt and 1 Tbsp. oil to chocolate mixture and blend to incorporate.
8
Divide budino evenly among six 8-12-oz. glasses. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
9
Top each budino with candied walnuts, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little oil. Serve with scoops of gelato if desired.
10
Walnuts can be candied 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
11
Budinos (without toppings) can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.

1154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, Kosher salt, 1 cup bittersweet chocolate wafers (disks, pistoles, feves; preferably 70%-74% cacao) or 5 oz. chocolate, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Budino With Candied Walnuts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chocolate Budino With Candied Walnuts

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