How to Make a Chocolate Whiskey Pudding for a Dickens of a Christmas Party

Chocolate and whiskey is a wonderful mix of favorite flavors. The mixture of whiskey and chocolate is unique. A quarter cup gives the pudding a gentle flavor. A half cup if you are serving to devout whiskey drinkers. The creaminess of the milk chocolate is only enhanced by the flavor of a good whiskey. If you like a thick creamy chocolate pudding – check this out. Makes 6 servings. Enjoy!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 large eggs
• ¼ cup whiskey
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3 oz (or 3 squares) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter - soften
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Whipped cream – optional

1. Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.

2. Whisk in eggs, and then put over medium heat.

3. Whisk in whiskey, half-and-half, and milk. Whisking constantly until lumps disappear and mixture begins to thicken – about 11 minutes.

4. Keep to just below a simmer. Whisk in chocolate until melted.

5. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla.

6. Pour pudding into one large or several small bowls. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing wrap directly onto pudding to prevent a skin from forming.

7. Chill in refrigerator until cold for up to a day.

Tips & Warnings

• Another serving suggestion – Pour the pudding into a large piecrust and chill. This makes a great Chocolate cream pie.

[chefjwin]

on 11/22/2009 This pudding will make for one exciting Christmas party. 5*

[sallyemaycreate]

on 11/15/2009 Wow... that's a lot of 'whiskin'! Thanks for a delicious recipe to try. Great article on How to Make Chocolate Whiskey Pudding for a Dickens of a Christmas Party (loved your title). 5*

[sullysee]

on 11/12/2009 Delicious chocolate whiskey pudding creation. 5*

[poe9368]

on 11/10/2009 Sounds delicious. Great combination. Clear and concise. Nicely done

[williamfjordan]

on 11/10/2009 chocolate n whiskey sounds like a great combination ... saving this one to make for holiday parties. 5*