Chocolate Rum Pudding

Serves: 3

Fatima Kris

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

63

Spice

47

Sweetness

42

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 large

Egg Yolk

1 pinch

Salt

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 1/3 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, 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

Cooks' note: Pudding can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered

12

Bring to room temperature before serving