Warm Cocoa Pudding with Candied Pecans
InternationalHardVegetarianGluten-Free

Warm Cocoa Pudding with Candied Pecans

A delicious international dish. Perfect for vegetarians. Gluten-free friendly.

Total Time

48 min

Serves

2

Rating

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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 4 ounces chopped chocolate (at least 70% cacao)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F.

  2. 2

    Whisk egg white in a medium bowl until frothy.

  3. 3

    Whisk in sugar.

  4. 4

    Add pecans; toss until coated.

  5. 5

    Spread out on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing every 10 minutes, until browned and dry, 25–30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Bring cream, milk, butter, and vanilla to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  7. 7

    Meanwhile, whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl to combine.

  8. 8

    As soon as cream mixture reaches a simmer, remove from heat and, whisking constantly, very gradually add one-third of cream mixture to egg mixture.

  9. 9

    Whisk tempered egg mixture into cream mixture in saucepan.

  10. 10

    Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and is bubbling, about 2 minutes.

  11. 11

    Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate; whisk until chocolate is melted and pudding is smooth.

  12. 12

    Serve topped with candied pecans.

  13. 13

    Pecans can be candied 1 week ahead.

  14. 14

    Store airtight at room temperature.

  15. 15

    Pudding can be made 2 days ahead.

Cooking Timer

48:00
Custom Timer (minutes)

Recipe Info

Prep Time:19 min
Cook Time:29 min
Total Time:48 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:2