Budino al Cioccolato
A rich, luxurious chocolate Italian pudding served with espresso whipped cream.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 3/4 cup of heavy cream
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 4 ounces of dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 ounces of milk chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup of whole milk and 3/4 cup of heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of natural unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of espresso powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 5 egg yolks in a small saucepan over medium heat
- Place 4 ounces of chopped dark chocolate, 4 ounces of chopped milk chocolate and 1 tablespoon of butter into a large bowl and set aside for now
- As soon as the milk mixture in the saucepan begins to steam, reduce the heat to medium low and cook while whisking for about 8 minutes or until the mixture thickens
- Pour the thickened milk mixture over the chopped chocolate and butter
- Whisk until the chocolate is melted and all of the ingredients are fully incorporated
- Divide the mixture between four 8 ounce ramekins or six 6 ounce ramekins
- Chill the budino covered with a paper towel for 2 or more hours before serving
- Garnish with espresso whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional)