Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2t vanilla extract; 1t espresso powder; 1/2c sugar; 3T dutch process cocoa; 2T corn starch; 1/4t salt; 1/2c heavy cream; 3 egg yolks; 2 and 1/2c whole milk (use low fat if desired); 5T butter; 4oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped (60% cacao); whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish, if desired

Servings: persons

2t vanilla extract
1t espresso powder
1/2c sugar
3T dutch process cocoa
2T corn starch
1/4t salt
1/2c heavy cream
3 egg yolks
2 and 1/2c whole milk (use low fat if desired)
5T butter
4oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped (60% cacao)
whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish, if desired

1
Dissolve the espresso powder in the vanilla and set
2
aside.
3
Whisk sugar, cocoa, corn starch and salt together in a medium saucepan. Whisk in cream and egg yolks, scraping sides and corners of pan to incorporate all the dry ingredients. Add milk. Bring to a strong simmer (should take about 5 minutes). Simmer for about 30 seconds and remove from heat.
4
Add butter, whisking to melt. Whisk in chocolate, then the vanilla/espresso mixture. Keep whisking to melt chocolate.
5
Strain into a bowl. Spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray and press flush against the surface of the pudding. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hrs, until firm.
6
Remove parchment. Whisk to loosen and smooth. Spoon into serving dishes. Serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2t vanilla extract, 1t espresso powder, 1/2c sugar, 3T dutch process cocoa, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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 Pudding

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