Chocolate Truffle Pudding

By From the Archives
Published: March 14, 2008
Updated: March 14, 2008

(Serves 4)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons corn starch
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate bits
1 egg
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
whipped cream (for garnish)grated orange zest (for garnish)

METHOD OF PREPARATION

In a large saucepan, stir the milk and cream until very hot.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder and cornstarch; slowly add this to the milk mixture.
Add the remaining ingredients except for the garnishes; continue cooking, stirring constantly until thickened (about 7 minutes).
Pour the pudding into small soufflé dishes; let chill and finish by garnishing with whipped cream and orange zest.

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"Pudding Week," aired during the week of March 17, 2008.