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Classic Chocolate Pudding Recipe
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Classic Chocolate Pudding Recipe

A silky French custard-style chocolate pudding made with dark chocolate, eggs, and milk. Balanced sweetness and bitterness, chilled to perfection. No-bake and richly indulgent.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa, substitute semisweet if unavailable)
  • 50g sugar (or coconut sugar for paleo)
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 300ml milk (2%, substitute coconut milk for vegan)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon extract (optional, to replace vanilla)

Method
 

  1. Separate egg yolks and whites into bowls
  2. Chill egg whites until firm
  3. Melt chocolate with balsamic vinegar in 30-second microwave bursts
  4. Whisk egg yolks over simmering water (85°C)
  5. Slowly drizzle melted chocolate into yolks while whisking (target 75°C)
  6. Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form
  7. Fold one-third whites into yolk mixture, then add remaining whites
  8. Chill 2 hours until firm
  9. Serve chilled with optional toppings

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Coconut milk creates vegan version
Cornstarch substitutes for egg whites if needed
Lime zest enhances egg whites
Chill uncovered for smooth texture
Serve at room temperature for firmness

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