Chocolate-Hazelnut Pudding

Chocolate-Hazelnut Pudding
Chocolate-Hazelnut Pudding
Gianduia, the classic Italian combination of hazelnuts and chocolate, is never more appropriate than in fall, when the hazelnuts are harvested throughout Piedmont. Here the mixture is showcased in a soft, simple pudding, spiked with hazelnut liqueur and sprinkled with toasted hazelnuts.
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  • Served Person: Serves 6
Italian Chocolate Dairy Nut Dessert Kid-Friendly Fall Chill Hazelnut Bon Appétit Small Plates
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • Carbohydrate 43 g(14%)
  • Cholesterol 177 mg(59%)
  • Fat 27 g(42%)
  • Fiber 3 g(10%)
  • Protein 8 g(16%)
  • Saturated Fat 12 g(59%)
  • Sodium 155 mg(6%)
  • Calories 442

Preparation Whisk sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and salt in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup half and half. Bring 1 1/4 cups half and half to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot half and half into egg mixture; return mixture to saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until pudding thickens and comes to boil, about 5 minutes. Boil 1 minute longer, whisking constantly. Remove pudding from heat. Add chocolate, Frangelico and vanilla; whisk until chocolate melts and pudding is smooth. Divide among six 3/4-cup custard cups. Sprinkle hazelnuts over puddings. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.) Spoon whipped cream atop puddings, if desired. Serve with ladyfingers.

Preparation Whisk sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch and salt in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup half and half. Bring 1 1/4 cups half and half to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk hot half and half into egg mixture; return mixture to saucepan. Whisk over medium-low heat until pudding thickens and comes to boil, about 5 minutes. Boil 1 minute longer, whisking constantly. Remove pudding from heat. Add chocolate, Frangelico and vanilla; whisk until chocolate melts and pudding is smooth. Divide among six 3/4-cup custard cups. Sprinkle hazelnuts over puddings. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.) Spoon whipped cream atop puddings, if desired. Serve with ladyfingers.