Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream and Strawberries

17/11/2023

I will be happy to help you prepare a delicious chocolate pudding with whipped cream and strawberries, perfect to end a meal on a sweet note or for a tasty snack.

Ingredients

500 ml of whole milk
100 g of sugar
40 g of cornstarch (cornflour)
200 g of dark chocolate
1 pinch of salt
250 ml of fresh cream to whip
Fresh strawberries to taste, for garnish
Icing sugar (optional) for decoration

Preparation

Start by melting the dark chocolate in a bain-marie or microwave, being careful not to burn it. Once melted, set it aside.
Put the milk in a saucepan, keeping some back to dissolve the cornstarch. Heat the milk until it is almost boiling.
In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold milk until you have a lump-free mixture.
Add the sugar and dissolved cornstarch to the hot milk, stirring constantly.
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture becomes as thick as pudding.
Remove from the heat and add the melted chocolate and a pinch of salt, mixing well to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Pour the mixture into dessert glasses or a large mould and let it cool for a few minutes.
Place the pudding in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, until it is well firm.
In the meantime, whip the fresh cream with an electric mixer until it is foamy and firm.
Clean the strawberries and slice them or cut them into small pieces, as you prefer for garnishing.
When ready to serve, take the pudding out of the refrigerator, garnish it with whipped cream, and decorate with strawberries.
If you wish, you can dust a little icing sugar over the strawberries for an extra touch of sweetness.

Curiosity

Chocolate pudding is a classic comfort food in many cultures. If you like contrasts, you could also add some grated orange zest to the pudding for a citrus note that pairs well with chocolate.

For an equally Italian touch, you might opt for garnishing with chopped toasted hazelnuts, which compliment the flavor of chocolate beautifully.

If you have any preferences or dietary restrictions, let me know, and I can help you further personalize the recipe. Buon appetito!