Decadent Chocolate Frangelico Pudding
I got this recipe from Small Bites by Jennifer Joyce. I plan on making this for either Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner. While I haven't as yet tried any of the recipes from Small Bites, I highly recommend looking into getting a copy for yourself you will not be disappointed.
READY IN: 4hrs 30mins
SERVES: 8
YIELD: 8 small cups
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 4egg yolks
- 1⁄2cup superfine sugar
- 1⁄2teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4tablespoons high quality cocoa powder
- 8ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1⁄4cup Frangelico or 1/4 cup sweet wine
- 3⁄4
- 1⁄2cup toasted and chopped hazelnuts
DIRECTIONS
- In a large metal or glass bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar with a whisk until very fluffy. Place the bowl over a saucepan filled with simmering water and wisk over low heat for about 5 minutes, until very thick. Whisk in the vanilla, cocoa, mascarpone, and Frangelico. Continue whisking for 2 more minutes until thick again. Remove from the heat.
- Pour the mixture into small tea cups or large espresso cupsand refrigerate for 4 hours to set. Spoon some whipped cream on each, sprinkle with the chopped nuts, and serve.
- Prepare ahead. The pudding can be made the night before and refrigerated.