CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH ESPRESSO WHIPPED CREAM

CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH ESPRESSO WHIPPED CREAM image

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp instant espresso powder
2 cups whole milk
1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chilled heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Whisk ¼ cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 Tbsp instant espresso powder in heavy medium saucepan to blend. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide mixture among 6 small ramekins or glasses. Cover and chill pudding until cold, about 2 hours. Using electric mixer, beat cream, remaining 2 Tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp espresso powder in medium bowl until peaks form. Top each chocolate pudding with dollop of espresso cream.