Fancy French Pudding
A rich and creamy French dessert, perfect for special occasions. This pudding is made with high-quality cocoa powder and topped with a layer of melted chocolate.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups cocoa
- ●1/2 cup fattyunsalted butter
- ●1 1/2 cups pudding
- ●2 cups milk
- ●1 cup sugar
- ●4 eggs
- ●1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and milk. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually add the egg mixture to the saucepan, whisking constantly.
- 6
Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- 8
Pour the pudding mixture into 6-8 ramekins or small baking dishes.
- 9
Place the ramekins in a large baking dish and add hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool to room temperature.
- 12
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 13
Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.