Description
A rich and silky chocolate pudding that’s perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 oz milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
- Flaky salt, for finishing
- Shaved chocolate, for finishing
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and butter: In a large bowl, combine finely chopped bittersweet chocolate, milk chocolate, and unsalted butter. Set aside.
- Prepare the base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, brown sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, whole milk, and kosher salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 8-10 minutes).
- Combine and cool: Strain the thickened mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the bowl with the chocolates. Let sit, then add vanilla extract and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
- Set aside: Divide pudding into eight small jars (4 oz each) and refrigerate until chilled and set, roughly 3 hours.
- Prepare the espresso cream: In a bowl, whisk instant espresso powder and powdered sugar with half of the cold heavy cream until smooth. Add remaining cream and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form (around 3-4 minutes).
- Serve and enjoy: Top chilled pudding with a dollop of espresso cream, garnished with flaky salt and shaved chocolate.
Notes
Store chocolate pudding in airtight jars in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. For reheating, gently microwave or serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chocolate pudding, dessert, easy dessert, homemade pudding, chocolate dessert