THE Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

1 large egg plus 2 yolks

6 ounces best grade milk chocolate chips

2 tbls butter

1tsp vanilla extract

21/2c 1/2 and 1/2

1/2 c heavy cream

1/3 c light br sugar

2 tbls unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tbls cornstarch

1/4 tsp fine sea salt

whipped cream for garnish & chocolate shavings

step 1

In a small heatproof bowl , whisk together egg and yolks. Set aside

step 2

Place chocolate , butter and vanilla extract in a good processor or blender . Don’t mix

step 3

In a medium por, whisk together 1/2 & 1/2 , cream, brown sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. . At that point it will start to thicken and when it does immediately pull the pot off of the heat. ( Do not overboil the cornstarch!)

step 4

Pour a little of the hot cornstarch mixture into the eggs , stirring constantly to prevent curdling, them pour the eggs back into the pan with the remaining cornstarch mixture. Cook over low heat whisking constantly until the mixture returns to a bare simmer( which is one bubble) . Immediately pour it into the food processor and run the machine until the pudding is very smooth.

step 5

Pour into individual cups( I like teacups) and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm , probably four hours. This can be made up to three days ahead.
decorate as you like;)!!