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Double Chocolate Pudding Parfait

4.5

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Double Chocolate Pudding ParfaitRomulo Yanes

An extra dose of decadent chocolate gives this classic layered dessert new life.

Cooks' note:

Parfaits can be made 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, divided, plus additional for garnish
2 cups whole milk
4 ounces fine-quality semisweet chocolate (no more than 54% cacao if marked), finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup chilled heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together cornstarch, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, and a pinch of salt in a heavy medium saucepan, then gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, then boil, whisking, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in chopped chocolate and butter until melted. Transfer pudding to a metal bowl and quick-chill by setting in an ice bath and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, beat cream with vanilla and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa until it just holds stiff peaks. Layer pudding and cream in 8-ounce glasses. Serve dusted with cocoa.

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