STEAMED CHOCOLATE PUDDING

STEAMED CHOCOLATE PUDDING image

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces, plus 2 tablespoons, softened
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
Ice cream or sweetened whipped cream for serving, optional.

Steps:

1. Use softened butter to grease a 4-cup bowl (Corningware works well). Grind chocolate in a food processor, then add cold butter and sugar; process until combined. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. 2. Pour into bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until just set. Remove, pierce plastic with tip of a sharp knife, and cover with a heavy plate; let rest for 10 minutes. 3. Unmold onto a serving plate and serve warm or cold, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.