Don’t skimp on the vanilla; use a high-grade pure
extract that will balance the chocolate. And never
stop whisking the pudding over the heat!
3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
3 cups milk (regular, low-fat, or fat-free)
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3⁄4 cup sugar
1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
How to make
Delicious Chocolate Pudding
Whisk the egg yolks in a large bowl until
creamy and smooth. Set aside.
Clean and dry your whisk. Whisk the milk,
chocolate, sugar, fl our, and salt in a large saucepan
over medium heat until the chocolate melts, the
flour dissolves, and the mixture is smooth, slightly
thickened, and just comes to its first bubble, about
6 minutes. Whisking all the while, let it bubble for
30 seconds. It will look like chocolate pudding at
this stage.
Whisk half the chocolate mixture into the egg
yolks in a small, steady stream until smooth; whisk
this combined mixture back into the remaining
chocolate mixture in the pan.
Reduce the heat to low (if you’re working
with an electric stove, use a different burner just
now turned to low). Return the pan to the heat
and cook, whisking constantly, until bubbling,
1 to 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat, whisk in the
vanilla, and pour into a large serving bowl or six
1⁄2- or 3⁄4-cup individual custard cups or ramekins.
Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Once set, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up
to 3 days.