SALTED CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH WHIPPED SOUR CREAM
A classic, old-fashioned chocolate pudding, this dessert is made a bit more interesting by layering with whipped sour cream (for a little tang) and crushed cookies of your choosing (for texture). While you can absolutely make and serve chocolate pudding in individual cups, there is something delightfully communal about sharing it from one giant vessel, which can be nearly anything you want: Mixing bowls, trifle bowls or baking dishes all work, just aim for something tall and deep so you can build as many layers as possible.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the pudding: Place chocolate in a large bowl; set aside.
- Heat heavy cream, milk, cocoa powder and 3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar in a medium pot over medium-high, whisking constantly until the mixture comes to a bare simmer, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar, the egg yolks, the cornstarch, the salt and the vanilla, if using, until the mixture is lump-free and pale in color. Ladle a bit of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks and whisk until completely blended, adding a bit more at a time until half the cream mixture is added. Transfer the yolk-cream mixture back into the pot with the remaining cream mixture.
- Return the pot to medium heat and, whisking constantly, cook until the mixture has gone from thin and watery to thick and custardy, with the occasional bubble popping up, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Immediately pour the mixture over the chocolate, and let sit for a minute or two, giving the bowl a shake to help the chocolate settle as it melts. Using a whisk, mix the chocolate into the cream as it melts, until you have an ultrasmooth, silky pudding. Transfer to a flat baking dish (an 8-by-8-inch pan works well) and cover the top of the pudding with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until pudding is completely set, at least 3 hours and up to 48 hours.
- Assemble and serve: Using either an electric mixer on medium or a whisk and elbow grease, whisk heavy cream and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. (The cream should hold a gentle peak.) Whisk in sour cream.
- To serve, spoon a bit of chocolate pudding into a serving vessel. This can be done in individual bowls, glasses, cups or coupes, or alternatively, one large bowl or baking dish - the choice is yours. Then spoon in an equal amount of whipped sour cream, and scatter with crumbled cookies. Repeat until the vessel is full, topping with flaky salt.
- Eat immediately, so the cookies stay crunchy, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Nana Esi
[email protected]This pudding was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less butter.
Ajalodin Aalam
[email protected]This pudding was delicious! I loved the combination of the chocolate and the sour cream.
Raja Moazam
[email protected]I have made this pudding several times now and it is always a hit. It is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Muhammad Ikram
[email protected]This was the best chocolate pudding I have ever had! I will definitely be making it again.
Raveesha Pawan
[email protected]This pudding was really easy to make and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.
Earthy
[email protected]I made this pudding for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
RoShAn ChAnNa
[email protected]This pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.
Jac Cheatham
[email protected]I would give this recipe 5 stars! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Kamal Pandit
[email protected]This pudding was easy to make and it turned out great. I loved the combination of the chocolate and the sour cream.
Mraq Khan
[email protected]This pudding was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sour cream.
Sheraz Ahemd
[email protected]This pudding was delicious! The sour cream topping was the perfect complement to the rich chocolate pudding. I will definitely be making this again.
Classy Craft T&T
[email protected]I have made this pudding several times now and it is always a hit. It is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of the chocolate and the sour cream.
Revelian Gilbert
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. The pudding was rich and creamy, and the sour cream topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Boamah Rabbi
[email protected]This pudding was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the contrast between the rich chocolate and the tangy sour cream. I will definitely be making this again.
Bright Akena
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the sour cream in this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! It really added a nice tang to the pudding. I would definitely make this again.
Ryan Jasper
[email protected]This is the best chocolate pudding I have ever had! The sour cream adds a wonderful tang that really complements the chocolate. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Everything
[email protected]I made this pudding for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.
Sjjej Jsjjs
[email protected]This salted chocolate pudding was a delight! The combination of the rich chocolate and the tangy sour cream was simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate pud