Classic Italian Chocolate Pudding (Budino Al Cioccolato)

Three servings of Italian Chocolate Pudding.

5 from 4 votes

Classic Italian Chocolate Pudding (Budino Al Cioccolato)

This Budino al Cioccolato is the Italian version of chocolate pudding. It’s a rich and creamy dessert with a custard-like texture, served warm or chilled with an optional topping of whipped cream!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Cooling time15

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American-Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 315kcal

Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup Heavy cream
1 cup Whole milk
6 Egg yolks large
⅓ cup Granulated sugar
5 ounces Dark chocolate 70-85% dark, coarsely chopped
1 Tablespoon Butter unsalted
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring milk and cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until sugar has dissolved and mixture is pale.
Temper the egg-sugar mixture by slowly stirring in ⅓ of the warmed cream and milk. Whisk in another ⅓ and finally the last ⅓ mixing well between additions.
Add the mixture back to the large saucepan and place over medium heat.
Cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes, until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Place the chopped chocolate in a large mixing bowl. Pour the custard over the chocolate and set aside for 5 minutes so that the chocolate can melt.
Work quickly, whisking until the everything is smooth and the ingredients are well combined.
Whisk in the butter, salt, and vanilla until well combined.
Pour into serving dishes.
You can enjoy the pudding warm, or cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes to serve cold.
The pudding will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Serve your budino in small jars, parfait glasses, or dessert glass bowls to show off that rich and creamy pudding!
Use quality chocolate and vanilla extract for this pudding - it makes a huge impact on the flavor of the dessert.
I don’t recommend freezing this dessert due to the cream-based ingredients used.
You can enjoy this budino al cioccolato warm or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for a cold dessert. When serving warm, make sure that you at least allow the hot pudding to cool slightly, especially if you plan to top it with whipped cream.

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