Dark Chocolate Pudding With Pretzels Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Pudding With Pretzels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 large egg yolks; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted, slightly cooled; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream and chopped pretzels (for serving)

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted, slightly cooled
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream and chopped pretzels (for serving)

1
Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk egg yolks, milk, and cream in a large bowl; scrape in vanilla seeds and add pod. Gradually whisk milk mixture into dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.
2
Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, whisking, until mixture is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract (mixture will thicken). Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into another large bowl.
3
Divide pudding among small jars or bowls. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pudding; chill at least 4 hours.
4
Top pudding with whipped cream and pretzels just before serving.
5
DO AHEAD:

959

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Pudding With Pretzels 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.

Dark Chocolate Pudding With Pretzels

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