Chocolate Pudding with Espresso Whipped Cream

By Chez_Alexander

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 120mins
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon 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.

2. Divide mixture among 6 small ramekins or glasses. Cover and chill pudding until cold, about 2 hours.

3. Using electric mixer, beat cream, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon espresso powder in medium bowl until peaks form. Top each chocolate pudding with dollop of espresso cream.