Portuguese Chocolate Pudding
A rich and creamy Portuguese-inspired dessert featuring chocolate pudding, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups milk
- ●1 cup chocolate
- ●1 package pudding mix
- ●2 tablespoons sugar
- ●2 eggs
- ●2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate, and pudding mix. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and melted butter.
- 5
Gradually add the egg mixture to the saucepan with the pudding mixture, whisking constantly.
- 6
Return the saucepan to the stovetop and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 8
Cover the pudding and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- 9
Serve chilled, garnished with chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired.