CHOCOLATE PUDDINO
Perfect for Valentine's Day, this rich and delicious chocolate pudding is made with a classic Italian method that they call "budino." The pudding has a glorious texture--firm enough to stay on the spoon and hold its shape, but at the same time, soft, smooth, and silky. It's a perfect balance between intense chocolate flavor, with just the right amount of sweetness, topped with a soft whipped cream topping that elevates it to a whole new level of amazingness!
Provided by Chef John
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chocolate chips, salt, and cayenne in a heat-proof measuring cup; set aside.
- Separate eggs by cracking one egg into your hand over a bowl. Open your fingers slightly and gently jiggle your hand until the egg white falls into the bowl below. Transfer the yolk to a skillet. Repeat with remaining eggs. Reserve egg whites for another use.
- Add sugar, milk, and cream to egg yolks. Whisk thoroughly, breaking egg yolks first, until well combined.
- Place skillet on the stove over medium or medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a silicone spoon, until very hot and thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer should read at least 175 degrees F (79 degrees C). Remove from the heat.
- Set a fine sieve over the bowl of reserved chocolate. Strain the custard sauce into the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until chocolate has melted and custard sauce is smooth and shiny, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and butter; stir until butter has melted, about 1 minute.
- Pour warm custard sauce into 6 serving glasses. Tilt each glass and rotate it around so the warm chocolate coats another 1/2 inch of the glass. Cover with plastic and place in the refrigerator until completely chilled, at least 3 to 4 hours.
- Combine cream and vanilla extract for topping in a metal bowl and whisk until thickened; make sure no peaks form. Spoon cream into the glasses, then tilt and twirl to coat the sides a bit.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 276.9 mg, Fat 41.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.9 g, Sodium 137.8 mg, Sugar 28.1 g
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Adnan Dani1
[email protected]I love this chocolate pudding! It is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Rick Binford
[email protected]This chocolate pudding is the perfect comfort food. It is so rich and creamy, it always makes me feel better.
Nr Nijam
[email protected]I love how versatile this pudding is. I can add different flavors, such as vanilla, caramel, or peanut butter, to create different variations.
Shahid Saib
[email protected]This chocolate pudding is a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty. It is a healthy and delicious dessert.
noooologic
[email protected]I love that this pudding can be made with or without eggs. This makes it a great option for people with egg allergies.
Noona
[email protected]This pudding is a great dessert for any occasion. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a simple weeknight dinner.
Holly Cross
[email protected]This pudding is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.
Tina Louks
[email protected]I love the rich chocolate flavor of this pudding. It is not too sweet, and it is just right.
Mike Kyes
[email protected]This pudding is so creamy and smooth. It is the perfect consistency.
likee habib HaSaN
[email protected]I made this pudding for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best pudding they had ever had.
Faiz Ullah Khan
[email protected]This chocolate pudding is a great way to use up leftover chocolate. I always have some extra chocolate chips lying around, so this is a perfect recipe for me.
Flower Glow 2011
[email protected]I love how this pudding can be made ahead of time. It makes it so convenient for busy weeknights.
Dipti Saha
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. I was able to make this pudding in no time.
Tambe Taboko
[email protected]I made this pudding for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Khalil Farid
[email protected]This chocolate pudding is the best I have ever had! It is so rich and creamy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.