Dark-Chocolate Pudding with Candied Ginger

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"For me, ginger should be everywhere," says Jean-Georges Vongerichten. "It's as good in marinades and vinaigrettes as it is in dessert." Here, candied ginger garnishes dark-chocolate pudding. More Pudding Recipes

Dark-Chocolate Pudding with Candied Ginger
Photo: © Michael Turek
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 5 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 quart half-and-half

  • One 3.5-ounce bar bittersweet chocolate, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • Lightly sweetened whipped cream and sliced candied ginger, for serving

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, sift together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. In a large saucepan, add the half-and-half and whisk in the cocoa-powder mixture. Cook over moderate heat, whisking, until the pudding starts to bubble and thicken, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the bittersweet chocolate and vanilla. Pour the pudding into 6-ounce ramekins and let cool, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Top each pudding with whipped cream and candied ginger and serve.

Originally appeared: December 2011

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