Chocolate Velvet Pudding

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 teaspoon instant coffee crystals (optional)
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 95mins

Preparation

Step 1

Mix sugar, egg yolks and cornstarch in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Continue whisking over medium heat until pudding thickens and comes to boil, about 5 minutes. Continue to boil 1 minute longer, whisking constantly.

Remove pudding from heat. Add chocolate, butter and vanilla; whisk until pudding is smooth. Divide between 4 dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate until cold.