Chocolate Pudding Sunny Anderson Food

SUNNY'S DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• For the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the butter.
• In a large bowl, add the croissant and bread chunks along with the chocolate chips sprinkled over the top. Toss gently and pour into the prepared dish making sure all the chocolate chips don't settle on the bottom.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, chocolate syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and eggs. Pour the chocolate custard over the bread in the baking dish and press the bread down into the custard to soak it up. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Then press down a bit again.
• For the topping: In a medium bowl, toss the butter with the flour to coat all sides of the butter. Then add the pecans, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Mix together with your hands to get the butter to blend into all the ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the baking dish.
• Bake uncovered until the edges are golden brown and the center springs back a bit when touched, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow it to cool and settle for about 30 minutes and then make pretty squares, or just dig in right away. Serve with a dollop of Bourbon Whipped Cream. Can also be served cold.
• In a large bowl, whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the bourbon and sugar and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed from the bowl. Refrigerate and serve cold.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare the bottom and sides of the baking dish with the butter. In a large bowl, add the bread and croissant chunks along with the chocolate chips sprinkled over the top. Toss gently and pour into the prepared dish making sure all the chocolate chips don't settle on the bottom.
• In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, chocolate syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• Pour the chocolate custard over the bread and chocolate in the dish and press the bread down into the custard to soak it up. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Then press down a bit again.
• Bake uncovered until the edges are golden brown and the center springs back a bit when touched, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow it to cool and settle for about 30 minutes and then make pretty squares, or just dig in right away. Serve with a dollop of Bourbon Whipped Cream, recipe follows. Can also be served cold.
• In a large bowl whisk the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and bourbon and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed from the bowl. Refrigerate and serve cold.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING (SUNNY ANDERSON)

Steps:

• Heat cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and milk in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring continuosly. Let simmer for a few minutes till the pudding slightly thickens.
• Beat the egg and temper it by adding a ladle or 2 of the hot pudding mixture and whisking it immediately so that it doesn't scramble.
• Slowly pour it back into the saucepan, whisking the pudding all the while.
• Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mix. Let the pudding cook for a while till it thickens.
• Pour in individual ramekins or serving bowls and refrigerate for an hour or so till cold.
• Serve chilled.

SUNNY'S CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PUDDING PARFAIT

Steps:

• Layer some coconut flakes and 3 or 4 raspberries in each of two parfait glasses. Layer 1/4 cup chocolate pudding in each glass, then add 1 tablespoon raspberry jam to each. Top with more coconut and more berries. Add the remaining chocolate pudding, then the raspberry jam, and more coconut. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and serve.

SUNNY'S CHIA SEED PUDDING PARFAITS

Steps:

• For the pudding: In a small bowl, whisk together the chia seeds and honey or agave. Add the oat milk, whisking to break up any clumps. Refrigerate for 3 hours, stirring halfway through. The pudding is ready when the seeds soak up all of the oat milk. It shouldn't be stiff; it should jiggle a bit. If needed, to slightly loosen for texture, add a splash of oat milk and stir.
• For the chocolate hazelnut and banana layer: Using a mini chopper, blend the banana and chocolate hazelnut spread until smooth.
• To assemble the parfaits: In a 6- to 8-ounce glass or cup, layer a quarter of the chia seed pudding, half of the blended banana mixture, and another quarter of the chia seed pudding. Garnish with half of the chopped hazelnuts and banana or plantain chips. Repeat with the second serving in another glass or cup. Serve immediately.