Steamed Chocolate Pudding

By kstetler

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces, plus 2 tablespoons, softened
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup cake flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 eggs
• Ice cream or sweetened whipped cream for serving, optional.

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from nytimes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Use softened butter to grease a 4-cup bowl (Corningware works well). Grind chocolate in a food processor, then add cold butter and sugar; process until combined. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.

2. Pour into bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until just set. Remove, pierce plastic with tip of a sharp knife, and cover with a heavy plate; let rest for 10 minutes.

3. Unmold onto a serving plate and serve warm or cold, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.