Sweetheart Chocolate Dream Pudding
Indulge in this rich and creamy Sweetheart Chocolate Dream Pudding, a perfect romantic treat with options for healthier and dairy-free variations. Simple to make, it's a delightful dessert for any occasion.
Equipment
- Heatproof Bowl
- Medium Saucepan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Electric Mixer
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 4 ounces quality bittersweet chocolate at least 70% cocoa, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free option
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups milk feel free to use almond or oat milk
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar can reduce to ½ cup or use coconut sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 0.5 cup light whipped cream or coconut cream (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Place your finely chopped chocolate, butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract into a heatproof bowl. Set this aside.
- In a medium saucepan, gently heat your milk until it just begins to simmer, then remove it from the heat.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer on medium speed for about a minute until they're slightly lighter in color.
- Lower the mixer speed to low, then gradually add the dry sugar mixture to the beaten egg yolks. Continue beating until combined.
- Slowly pour half of the warm milk into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly until everything is smoothly combined and tempered.
- Pour this tempered cocoa mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
- Cook over medium heat, continuously whisking, for about 8 minutes, or until the pudding thickens beautifully.
- Immediately strain the hot pudding mixture into the bowl containing your chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Let it sit undisturbed for 3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt perfectly.
- With a wooden spoon or whisk, stir until the pudding is wonderfully smooth and glossy.
- To prevent a skin from forming, press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until perfectly set and cold, before serving. Serve chilled, optionally topped with a dollop of light whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings!
Notes
Feel free to adjust sugar for a healthier option and use dairy-free alternatives like coconut oil, almond milk, or oat milk.
Nutrition Information (per 1/2 cup serving):
Calories: 145
Total Carbs: 22g
Net Carbs: 19g
Fats: 7g
Protein: 4g
Calories: 145
Total Carbs: 22g
Net Carbs: 19g
Fats: 7g
Protein: 4g
