Description
Creamy chocolate pudding delivers pure indulgence with silky smooth textures and rich cocoa depths. Home cooks can effortlessly craft this classic dessert that promises comfort and sweetness in every delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Thickeners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine granulated sugar, rich cocoa powder, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan, whisking to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Pour milk and heavy cream into the dry ingredients, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, continuously stirring to prevent scorching and ensure even cooking until the mixture begins to thicken and form gentle bubbles.
- Separately, gently whisk egg yolks in a clean bowl, preparing them for incorporation into the hot mixture.
- Carefully introduce a small stream of the hot liquid into the egg yolks, stirring rapidly to prevent curdling and gradually raise the egg temperature.
- Transfer the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring persistently for approximately 2 minutes to create a smooth, custard-like texture.
- Remove from heat and fold in premium chopped chocolate and fragrant vanilla extract, mixing until the chocolate melts completely and the pudding becomes glossy.
- Distribute the velvety pudding into individual serving dishes, covering the surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the pudding to set and develop a rich, decadent flavor profile before serving chilled.
Notes
- Temper eggs carefully by slowly adding hot mixture to prevent scrambling, ensuring a smooth, silky pudding texture.
- Whisk constantly during cooking to avoid lumps and achieve a creamy, consistent pudding with no burning or sticking.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer, more intense flavor that elevates the dessert’s overall taste profile.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with coconut milk or almond milk, maintaining the same cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg