Mocha Chip Pudding Recipes

MOCHA DARK CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• Whisk the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur in a medium bowl. Whisk the milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the beaten eggs, then whisk the egg mixture into the remaining milk in the pan. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes (the whisk should leave a thick trail when dragged). Remove from the heat. Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth, then whisk in the butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Divide the pudding among 4 ramekins or small bowls. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of each and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Whisk the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and whisk until combined. Top the pudding with the whipped cream and chocolate-covered espresso beans.

VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. If making chocolate pudding, add cocoa powder. Very gradually (a few tablespoons at a time) whisk in milk, taking care to dissolve cornstarch. Whisk in egg yolks.
• Whisking constantly, cook over medium heat until the first large bubble forms and sputters. Reduce heat to low; still whisking, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; immediately pour through sieve into bowl. Stir butter and vanilla into hot pudding.
• Place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding (to prevent skin from forming); chill at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. Before serving, whisk pudding until smooth; divide among four serving dishes.

CHOCOLATE MOCHA PUDDING

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, cinnamon and coffee in an 8 cup measure cup or bowl.
• Gradually stir in milk.
• Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes or until it starts to boil and thicken slightly (whisk twice).
• Stir in butter and vanilla.
• Place plastic wrap on surface of pudding.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Whisk until smooth.
• Serve in individual bowls or wine glasses.

HOMEMADE PUDDING WITH GOURMET VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Place a fine mesh sieve over a medium bowl and set aside.
• First, whisk together sugar, corn starch, and salt in a saucepan.
• Add milk gradually making sure to dissolve cornstarch. Add egg yolks and mix to combine.
• Turn on the element to medium heat and place saucepan on the element. Stirring constantly until the first large bubble forms and sputters, and then reduce heat to low. Continue to stir constantly for one minute and then remove from heat.
• Immediately pour the mixture through the sieve in the bowl to remove any lumps.
• Stir in butter and vanilla into the hot pudding.
• Place a layer of saran wrap over the surface of the pudding-this will prevent a skin from forming.
• Chill for 3 hours or for 3 days. Before serving whisk until smooth.
• For chocolate pudding: add cocoa powder with the sugar, corn starch, and salt and then proceed as directed.
• For Chai Cinnamon Pudding: brew the two tea bags in 3 tbsp boiling water, set aside until cool. Squeeze out the teabags and reserve liquid. Mix the tea into the pudding after step 8 and sprinkle cinnamon on top before serving.
• For Mocha Chip Pudding: Prepare pudding with chocolate variation. Then dissolve the espresso powder into 2 TBSP boiling water and cool. Mix the cooled espresso into the pudding after step 8 and sprinkle chocolate chips on top before serving.
• For Rum Raisin Pudding: Combine 1/4 cup raisins and 1/3 cup rum in a small pot and bring to a boil. Remove from element and let cool completely. Remove raisins from rum and set aside. Mix the rum into the pudding after step 8 and sprinkle the raisins on top before serving.