Epic Chocolate Pudding

Name: Epic Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients: 2/3 cups Sugar; 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 1/3 cups Sweetened Cocoa Powder; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 2 cups Milk, Divided; 4 whole Large Egg Yolks; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 1/3 pounds Dark Chocolate (minimum 70% Cocoa) Finely Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Dark Chocolate, Grated; Whipped Cream, To Serve; 1 Tablespoon Cocoa, For Topping

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cups Sugar
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/3 cups Sweetened Cocoa Powder
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
2 cups Milk, Divided
4 whole Large Egg Yolks
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/3 pounds Dark Chocolate (minimum 70% Cocoa) Finely Chopped
2 Tablespoons Dark Chocolate, Grated
Whipped Cream, To Serve
1 Tablespoon Cocoa, For Topping

Directions

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1. In a large mixing bowl combine the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt, cayenne and 1 cup of milk and whisk until all ingredients dissolved. Add in the egg yolks, whisking to combine thoroughly. Keep aside for a moment.
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2. In a medium saucepan combine the remaining milk and the cream and bring to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat. Slowly pour the hot milk and cream over the cocoa mixture set aside, whisking constantly until smooth.
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3. Pour everything back into the saucepan and place over a medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-10 minutes. It should coat the back of a wooden spoon when done.
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4. Remove from heat and push through a sieve to get rid of any remaining lumps and into a clean mixing bowl. Add in the finely chopped chocolate, stirring until the mixture is smooth again. Pour into 4-6 cups or bowls and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge until cold.
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5. Prior to serving, top the pudding with a good dollop of whipped cream, a pinch of cocoa and some freshly grated chocolate.