Chocolate Fennel Pudding

Name: Chocolate Fennel Pudding
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds, chopped; 4 large egg yolks; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; Pinch salt; 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds, chopped
4 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch salt
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

1

In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, bring the milk, 2/3 cup of the cream, the cocoa, and the fennel seeds to a boil, whisking occasionally. Remove from the heat and let the mixture infuse, covered, for 10 minutes.
2

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until pale yellow.
3

Bring the milk mixture back to a boil and then strain it into the egg mixture. Whisk until smooth and pour back into the saucepan. Cook over moderately high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
4

Add the chocolate and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup cream. Pour the pudding into individual bowls and chill.