Chocolate Mascarpone Pudding

Cucina Rustica; posted by request.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 4  egg yolks
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 lb mascarpone
• 1⁄4 cup marsala
• 1⁄2 cup  whipped cream
• 3⁄4 cup walnuts, toasted

Directions

1. In a big metal bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Place the bowl over a saucepan, half filled with simmering water, and whisk until “ribbons” form.
3. Still whisking, add the vanilla, cocoa, and mascarpone; beat until smooth.
4. Slowly add the Marsala, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
5. Remove form the heat and spoon into pudding bowls, about ½ cup each.
6. Chill until set.
7. Pipe the whipped cream on top and sprinkle with the nuts.