Spoon whipped cream atop the pudding, and sprinkle with freshly ground coffee or fresh raspberries before serving.
3/4 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
3/4 teaspoon instant coffee crystals (optional)
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix sugar, egg yolks and cornstarch in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk.
Continue whisking over medium heat until pudding thickens and comes to boil, about 5 minutes. Continue to boil 1 minute longer, whisking constantly.
Remove pudding from heat. Add chocolates, butter and vanilla; whisk until pudding is smooth. Divide between 4 dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
A quote from the song Hotel, on the Epic release, From the Choirgirl Hotel. The Velvets however are from Neil Gaiman's book, Neverwhere.
I don't know why I thought of chocolate pudding, but it's also interesting to note on the Little Earthquakes video, during the end credits, she thanks everyone..except for the person who made the chocolate pudding...I don't remember the exact quote...but hey, try it out, and see if you like the pudding!
