Chocolate Pudding Without Cornstarch

This rich, silky chocolate pudding is thickened with egg yolks instead of cornstarch. It's indulgent and decadent, with deep chocolate flavour and a smooth, creamy finish

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Servings 6

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 4

Total Time 4 30

Ingredients

500 ml (2 cups) whole milk
¼ tsp salt
5 egg yolks
75 g (⅓ cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
120 g (4 ¼ oz) dark chocolate 60-70% cocoa, chopped
2 tsp vanilla extract
25 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter fridge cold, cut into cubes

Instructions

Add the milk and salt to a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, gently bring the heat up until the milk is steaming but just below a boil. Remove from the heat.
While the milk is heating, add the egg yolks and sugar to a large heatproof bowl and whisk vigorously until pale and frothy, about 1 minute. Once the milk has heated, whisking constantly, slowly stream the milk mixture into the eggs to temper the eggs and prevent scrambling.
Pour the milk and egg mixture back into the pot. Set over medium-low heat and, whisking constantly, gently heat the mixture until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon - be careful not to allow it to get above 82°C/180°F or risk curdling. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until melted. Stir in the vanilla.
Set a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and pour the custard through the sieve. Stir or whisk in the cold butter, one piece at a time, until each piece is melted and incorporated before adding another piece. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding (to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and preferably overnight, or until completely set (see note 1). Divide into dishes and serve.

Notes

Because this pudding is thickened with egg yolks rather than cornstarch, the final texture will be slightly softer and silkier than a traditional cornstarch-thickened chocolate pudding.

Make Ahead

This pudding can be made up to 3 days in advance and will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep it covered with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

Nutrition

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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