Chocolate Velvet Pudding

Results: 4 servings

Apparatus:

Heavy medium saucepan
Whisk

Components:

3/4 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
3/4 teaspoon instant coffee crystals (optional, but makes it much richer)
6 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped)
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Procedure:

1. Mix sugar, egg yolks and cornstarch in heayv medium saucepan
2. Gradually Whisk in milk.
3. Continue whisking over medium heat until pudding thickens and comes to boil (about 5 minutes).
4. Continue to boil 1 minute longer, whisking constantly.
5. Remove pudding from heat.
6. Add chocolate, butter and vanilla
7. Whisk until pudding is smooth.
8. Divide between 4 dessert dishes.
9. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
10. Spoon whipped cream atop the pudding, and sprinkle with freshly ground coffee or fresh raspberries before serving.

Original recipe from:
http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-and-More/recipes/Chocolate-Velvet-Pudding-recipe-3256.aspx

Active Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

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