Chocolate "Egg Nog" Pudding Macchiato with Exotic Seasonings Recipe

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   Heat the oven 350 degrees F.

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   Melt chocolate, nutmeg, and cinnamon over a double boiler.

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   Whisk in yolks, salt, and bourbon and set aside to cool.

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   Whip whites until frothy.

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   Gradually add sugar until soft peaks are formed.

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   Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.

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   Divide condensed milk among heatproof coffee mugs or ramekins, about 1 tablespoon each.

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   Top with 1 teaspoon of passion fruit puree each.

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   Pour chocolate mixture over that, about halfway up the cup.

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    Bake in the oven until the tops of the puddings are dry to the touch but the chocolate mixture is still slightly jiggly (5 to 10 minutes).

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    Once cooled, top off with a pinch of fleur de sel or Maldon salt.

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    Once baked, keep cups warm on top of an espresso machine or oven turned on, covered if longer than 4 hours.

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    Combine ingredients and heat on the stove to about 180 degrees F.

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    Pour one shot of espresso (1 to 1.5 ounces) over each pudding base.

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    Using a hand blender, blend condensed milk froth until foamy.

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    Spoon froth onto the cups all the way to the top, about 1/3 cup each serving.

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    Serve immediately with a teaspoon, which can be used to stir up the mixture into a creamy, messy drink.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.