CHOCOLATE GANACHE BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING

Chocolate Ganache Butterscotch Pudding image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

For the chocolate ganache: Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the bittersweet chocolate chips until they melt and the mixture thickens. Line up 4 dessert ramekins and divide the ganache evenly among them. Set aside.
For the butterscotch pudding: Whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk in the cream, milk and egg yolks, bring to a boil, and stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Pour on top of the chocolate ganache in the dessert ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.