LC You Say Pudding Mold, We Say Coffee Cup Note
When you read this hot chocolate puddings recipe, you’ll notice that it calls for pudding molds. Not to fret if you don’t have them (or don’t quite know what the heck they are). Any ovenproof vessel with an 8-ounce (1 cup) capacity will do the trick. A large coffee cup will suffice. Onion soup bowls also do the trick. (To confirm if a container is the right size, simply pour water into a liquid measure to the 1 cup mark. Then pour the water into the container you’re curious about. If it fits, tada! You’ve got a vessel that will work for this recipe. Many a thing in your kitchen will work, even a…well, you tell us.
Hot Chocolate Puddings
Ingredients
- For the pudding
- For the topping
- For serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Sift the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and cocoa powder into a bowl. Add the milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Pour into 4 buttered 1-cup pudding molds (or substitute coffee cups or large ramekins or any other ovenproof vessel). Place the molds or cups on a rimmed baking sheet.
Stir the brown sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl to combine, then sprinkle it over the pudding batter. Carefully pour 1/4 cup boiling water over each pudding. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve with a thwack [Editor’s Note: We think that’s Australian for dribble or dollop] of cream.
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Sofia Reino
We JUST finished dinner and had these hot chocolate puddings for dessert. WOW. My tween daughter and her friend compared it to a blend of silken chocolate mousse, moist brownie, and the warming comfort of hot chocolate. I will be making these often when we have small gatherings as I believe this is a winner.