Name: Chocolate Puddings with Orange Whipped Cream
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 3 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling time)
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided; 2 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (do not exceed 61% cacao) or semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup chilled whipping cream; 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur; 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange peel; Test-kitchen tip: If you don't have orange liqueur on hand, skip the orange peel and use another liqueur. Kahlúa or amaretto would work well in this recipe.

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Chocolate Puddings with Orange Whipped CreamDan Forbes

Recipe information

Total Time
3 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling time)
Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided

2 large egg yolks

1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (do not exceed 61% cacao) or semisweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup chilled whipping cream

1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur

1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange peel

Test-kitchen tip: If you don't have orange liqueur on hand, skip the orange peel and use another liqueur. Kahlúa or amaretto would work well in this recipe.

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan to blend. Add 1/2 cup milk and egg yolks; whisk until smooth. Whisk in remaining 2 cups milk. Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove pan from heat; add chocolate chips and butter. Whisk pudding until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Step 2
Divide pudding evenly among 6 dessert cups or wineglasses. Place plastic wrap directly onto surface of each, covering pudding completely. Chill until cold, at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD: can be made up to 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
Step 3
Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, Grand Marnier, orange peel, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until peaks form. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
Step 4
Uncover puddings. Spoon dollop of whipped cream over each and serve.

TagsPudding Dessert Grand Marnier Liqueur Alcohol Beverages Chocolate Gluten Free Make Ahead Bon Appétit

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