Chocolate Puddings with Orange Whipped Cream

Rich and creamy chocolate puddings topped with orange-flavored whipped cream. These elegant individual desserts combine smooth bittersweet chocolate with a hint of citrus for a sophisticated flavor combination.

6 servings
3 hr 30 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • cups whole milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • cups bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
  • ¼ teaspoon orange peel

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan to blend. Add 1/2 cup milk and egg yolks; whisk until smooth. Whisk in remaining 2 cups milk. Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Boil 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove pan from heat; add chocolate chips and butter. Whisk pudding until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Divide pudding evenly among 6 dessert cups or wineglasses. Place plastic wrap directly onto surface of each, covering pudding completely. Chill until cold, at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD: can be made up to 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

    180 min

  3. 3.

    Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, Grand Marnier, orange peel, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until peaks form. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Uncover puddings. Spoon dollop of whipped cream over each and serve.

    5 min

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