Chocolate Rum Pudding

Serves: 2

Jonathan Flatley

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

51

Sweetness

51

Sourness

35

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 large

Egg Yolk

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 cup

Whole Milk

Directions:

1

Vigorously whisk together yolk, 1 tablespoon sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt until well blended

2

Heat milk and 3 tablespoons cream in a small heavy saucepan until hot but not boiling

3

Add about one third of hot milk to yolk mixture in a slow stream, whisking constantly

4

Add remaining milk, whisking, then transfer to saucepan

5

Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, then continue to simmer, still whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute

6

Remove from heat and add chocolate, rum (to taste), and espresso powder if using

7

Let stand until chocolate is melted, about 30 seconds, then whisk until smooth

8

Transfer to a glass and chill, covered, at least 30 minutes to cool quickly to room temperature

9

Just before serving, vigorously whisk remaining 3 tablespoons cream with remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl until it holds soft peaks

10

Top pudding with whipped cream

11

Vigorously whisk together yolk, 1 tablespoon sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt until well blended

12

Heat milk and 3 tablespoons cream in a small heavy saucepan until hot but not boiling

13

Add about one third of hot milk to yolk mixture in a slow stream, whisking constantly

14

Add remaining milk, whisking, then transfer to saucepan

15

Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, then continue to simmer, still whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute

16

Remove from heat and add chocolate, rum (to taste), and espresso powder if using

17

Let stand until chocolate is melted, about 30 seconds, then whisk until smooth

18

Transfer to a glass and chill, covered, at least 30 minutes to cool quickly to room temperature

19

Just before serving, vigorously whisk remaining 3 tablespoons cream with remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl until it holds soft peaks

20

Top pudding with whipped cream