Chocolate Pudding With Espresso Whipped Cream

Submitted by Spongebob Chefpants

"Bon Appetit, November 2008. Preparation time includes chilling."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 6 ramekins pudding
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar, plus
• 2 tablespoons more sugar (for the whipped cream)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder, plus
• 1 teaspoon more instant espresso powder (for the whipped cream)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 cup bittersweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup heavy whipping cream

directions

1. Whisk 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 TBSP instant espresso powder in a heavy medium saucepan to blend.
2. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Whisk in chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Divide mixture among 6 ramekins or glasses. Cover and chill pudding until cold, about 2 hours.
5. Using an electric mixer; beat the cream, remaining 2 TBSP sugar, and 1 tsp espresso powder in a medium bowl until peaks form.
6. Top each chocolate pudding with a dollop of espresso cream.