DOUBLE DIP OF CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Double Dip of Chocolate Pudding image

Provided by Alex Witchel

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1 large egg plus 2 yolks
2 cups milk
4 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt.
Whisk egg and yolks together in a small bowl. Add sugar mixture, and whisk to a smooth paste. Set aside.
Scald milk in medium heavy saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat immediately. Add 1/2 cup hot milk to egg mixture; whisk until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture back into saucepan with the hot milk. Whisk constantly until smooth.
Place saucepan over medium heat, and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, butter, instant coffee and vanilla. Continue whisking until smooth.
Scrape the pudding into four individual serving dishes or one bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour or more. Serve with cream, whipped or plain.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 407, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 149 milligrams, Sugar 47 grams, TransFat 0 grams