Chocolate Velvet Pudding

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Got this recipe online from Cooking.com Here's a traditional chocolate pudding, which uses semisweet chocolate, butter and egg yolks to give it an ultra-velvety texture. Spoon whipped cream atop the pudding, and sprinkle with freshly ground coffee or fresh raspberries before serving. Cooking time includes cooling"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 1/2 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3⁄4 teaspoon instant coffee crystals (optional)
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract

directions

1. Mix sugar, egg yolks and cornstarch in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk.
2. Continue whisking over medium heat until pudding thickens and comes to boil, about 5 minutes.
3. Continue to boil 1 minute longer, whisking constantly.
4. Remove pudding from heat.
5. Add chocolate, butter and vanilla; whisk until pudding is smooth.
6. Divide between 4 dessert dishes.
7. Cover and refrigerate until cold.