STOVETOP MOCHA PUDDING

Stovetop Mocha Pudding image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 59m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup milk, plus 3 cups milk
2 tablespoons ground coffee
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder (preferably Dutch process)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon (heaping) kosher salt
2 cups half-and-half
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
10 by 2 1/2 by 1/2-inch brioche sticks, crust removed
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup milk and the ground coffee to a boil. Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes to infuse.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt. In a thin stream, whisk in the remaining milk until smooth. Whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Whisk in the coffee infused milk, and then pour the mixture through a fine sieve or chinois into a saucepan. Over medium heat, whisking the mixture constantly, bring to a boil and boil gently 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the bittersweet chocolate and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into 1-cup ramekins, cups, or mugs. Refrigerate until well chilled. (The recipe can be made through this step up to 2 days in advance.) Serve cold.
Cinnamon Toasted Soldiers: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the sugar and cinnamon. Toss the brioche sticks in the melted butter, then the cinnamon sugar. Place on a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.