Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

Name: Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large egg yolks, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream, optional

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1

In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat the milk, butter and chocolate until chocolate is melted (chocolate may appear curdled).
2

Combine sugar, flour and salt. Sprinkle over chocolate mixture (do not stir). Cover and continue to cook in a double boiler over medium-low heat, 20 minutes. With a wooden spoon, stir until smooth. Remove from the heat.
3

Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to dessert dishes.
4

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. If desired, top with whipped cream.