Mint Chocolate Pudding Pots
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Mint Chocolate Pudding Pots
Description
The pudding is made by cooking a mixture of sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, heavy cream, and milk until thickened. Chopped semi-sweet chocolate and butter are whisked in off the heat along with peppermint extract, creating a smooth, mint-infused chocolate base. Chilling the pudding allows it to set to a creamy, firm consistency.
The topping features finely ground chocolate wafers mixed with melted butter to form a crumbly layer adding texture contrast. Fresh mint sprigs placed atop provide a fresh aroma and subtle herbal note on serving.
This dessert is best served chilled, making it a refreshing choice that balances cool mint and deep chocolate flavors. The combination of smooth pudding and crunchy topping enhances enjoyment through varied mouthfeel.
Ingredients
for the pudding
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk whole
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped, about 3/4 cup
- 2 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
for the topping
- 15 chocolate wafers
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 6 mint fresh sprigs for serving
Instructions
for the pudding
- In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add a little bit of the cream, and whisk together until no lumps remain. Slowly add the rest of the cream and milk, and whisk to combine.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it just starts to come to a boil.
- Remove from the heat, and whisk in the chopped chocolate, butter, and peppermint extract.
- Pour the pudding into your serving containers, and allow to chill for at least a few hours to overnight.
for the topping
- Add the chocolate wafers to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse a few more times until well mixed.
- Top each pudding cup with 1-2 spoonfuls of the wafer mixture, and tuck a mint sprig into the center of each cup just before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 835IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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