Chocolate-Hazelnut Pudding Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Hazelnut Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sugar; 4 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups half and half; 5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) or amaretto; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, chopped; Unsweetened whipped cream (optional); 6 crisp ladyfingers

Servings: persons

1/3 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups half and half
5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) or amaretto
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, chopped
Unsweetened whipped cream (optional)
6 crisp ladyfingers

1
Whisk sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and salt in large bowl to blend.
2
Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup half and half.
3
Bring 1 1/4 cups half and half to simmer in heavy medium saucepan.
4
Gradually whisk hot half and half into egg mixture; return mixture to saucepan.
5
Whisk over medium-low heat until pudding thickens and comes to boil, about 5 minutes.
6
Boil 1 minute longer, whisking constantly.
7
Remove pudding from heat.
8
Add chocolate, Frangelico and vanilla; whisk until chocolate melts and pudding is smooth.
9
Divide among six 3/4-cup custard cups.
10
Sprinkle hazelnuts over puddings.
11
Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
12
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
13
Cover; keep chilled.)
14
Spoon whipped cream atop puddings, if desired.
15
Serve with ladyfingers.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup sugar, 4 large egg yolks, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Hazelnut Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Pudding

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