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 Yolk1 tbsp
Sugar1.5 tsps
All-Purpose Flour1 cup
Whole Milk6 tbsps
Heavy Cream (chilled)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