Homemade Chocolate Pudding With Espresso Whipped Cream Food

5 INGREDIENT HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once completely melted, add in the cornstarch and whisk until cornstarch is well combined. Let cook 1 minute.
• Whisk in the heavy cream and sugar. Stir continually while slowly increasing the heat to medium-high.
• When the cream thickens and starts to simmer, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the chocolate chips until completely melted. Pour into serving glasses or a bowl.
• Cover and let cool in the refrigerator until and serve when completely cooled and set, at least 1 hour.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH ESPRESSO WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• To make the pudding: Whisk cornstarch, sugar, and salt together in a medium saucepan.
• Pour 1 cup milk slowly into the dry ingredients while you quickly whisk everything together to avoid creating any lumps, then gradually whisk in the remaining milk. Heat the milk over medium, stirring occasionally, until the milk begins to simmer and then stir constantly with a rubber spatula. When the milk thickens and just coats the spatula, take the pan off the heat. Quickly stir in the chocolate and mix until melted and thoroughly combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• At this point, you can push the pudding through a strainer if you wish to remove lumps. Divide the pudding evenly between small bowls or one large bowl for community serving. If you are a stickler about a skin on pudding, press some plastic wrap against the pudding and wrap the bowl(s). I didn't find that this pudding had much of a skin so I didn't miss not wrapping them up first. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
• To make the espresso whipped cream: Chill a mixing bowl and whisk attachment for 30 minutes. Combine the cream, espresso powder, and vanilla in the cold bowl and beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then gradually increase the speed up to high, continuing to beat for another 30 seconds. Stir in the powdered sugar and then continue to beat the cream on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Dollop the whipped cream on top of the pudding.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Chill until serving. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and M&M's.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Whisk granulated sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a medium pan. Whisk in milk and yolks. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and butter; whisk until melted.
• Pour pudding through a sieve into a heatproof bowl set in an ice-water bath. To prevent a skin from forming, press plastic wrap directly onto surface. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until cold and set, about 40 minutes (up to 2 days).
• Whip cream and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Divide cold pudding among 4 bowls, and serve with whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH ESPRESSO WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 TBSP instant espresso powder in a heavy medium saucepan to blend.
• Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Whisk in chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Divide mixture among 6 ramekins or glasses. Cover and chill pudding until cold, about 2 hours.
• Using an electric mixer; beat the cream, remaining 2 TBSP sugar, and 1 tsp espresso powder in a medium bowl until peaks form.
• Top each chocolate pudding with a dollop of espresso cream.

CHOCOLATE-ESPRESSO MASCARPONE PUDDINGS

Steps:

• Whisk yolks and sugar in a large heatproof bowl until pale and creamy, about 1 minute. Set bowl over a pan of simmering water; whisk until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees and mixture is thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat; whisk in cocoa, cheese, espresso, vanilla, and salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until cold, 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).
• Beat cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Top each serving of pudding with whipped cream. Garnish with candied orange peel, if desired.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH ESPRESSO WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Whisk ¼ cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 Tbsp instant espresso powder in heavy medium saucepan to blend. Gradually whisk in milk. Whisk over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide mixture among 6 small ramekins or glasses. Cover and chill pudding until cold, about 2 hours. Using electric mixer, beat cream, remaining 2 Tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp espresso powder in medium bowl until peaks form. Top each chocolate pudding with dollop of espresso cream.