Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Bailey's Creamy Chocolate Pudding

This simple pudding makes an elegant Valentine's Day dessert but, of course, it's perfect for any celebration, or any time you just want to treat yourself.

Tip: You can use 3 squares of sweet chocolate in place of imported chocolate, or for a more intense flavor try dark bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate.

For chocolate pudding you will need:

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup cornstarch

1 1/3 cups milk

½ cup light cream (or whipping cream)

1 egg yolk

1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream

1 bar imported milk chocolate, chopped (see note)

Garnishes of your choice: cocoa powder, grated chocolate or chocolate curls, whipped cream


In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.

Add milk and whisk well to dissolve the cornstarch. Whisk in cream and egg yolk.

Place over medium heat and cook, whisk constantly, for about 4 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil and thickens.

Remove from heat and whisk in Baileys. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.

Pour pudding into individual serving dishes. Let cool slightly, then cover surfaces with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.

Refrigerate for two hours or until chilled.

To serve, sprinkle with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

This recipe for chocolate pudding serves 4

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