This smooth and velvety pudding has the perfect texture, resembling the creaminess of ice cream. It’s rich, sweet, and satisfying, with a buttery base and a delicious chocolate cream sauce on top. This recipe is ideal for when you’re craving a cold, refreshing dessert with a homemade touch. Simple ingredients come together to create a comforting treat that is best served chilled, making it a great dessert for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: You’ll love this recipe for its rich texture and melt-in-your-mouth creaminess. The pudding is made with butter and flour, which gives it a silky, smooth consistency. The added chocolate cream sauce adds a decadent touch that elevates the dessert to another level. Plus, it’s easy to prepare with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. This dessert is great for making ahead, as it tastes even better after resting in the fridge overnight.
Perfect Occasion: This creamy pudding is perfect for serving at family gatherings, dinner parties, or as a sweet treat after a meal. It’s a great dessert to make in advance and chill for special occasions like holidays or celebrations. Its rich yet light flavor makes it ideal for warm days when you want something cold and satisfying. You can also enjoy it as an indulgent snack whenever you’re craving something creamy and sweet.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful finish, top the pudding with a dusting of cocoa powder, grated chocolate, or a few fresh berries for a pop of color. You can also drizzle extra chocolate sauce over each serving for an extra indulgent touch. If you’re serving this for a special occasion, consider adding a few mint leaves or edible flowers for an elegant presentation.
Ingredients for the Pudding:
- 125g butter
- 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 80g)
- 10 tablespoons granulated sugar (about 140g)
- 1 liter cold milk
- 1 packet (5g) vanilla sugar
For the Chocolate Sauce:
- 200ml cream
- 120g milk or dark chocolate
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pudding Base:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the flour and stir continuously on low heat for about 8-10 minutes, until the flour turns golden and the raw smell disappears.
- Gradually add the cold milk and sugar to the flour mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens and starts to bubble. Once it starts boiling, let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes while stirring.
- Cool and Whisk the Pudding:
- Once the pudding has thickened, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer if you don’t have one), beat the pudding on high speed until it cools down completely. If using a hand mixer, whisk for 3 minutes at intervals until the pudding reaches room temperature. The longer you whisk, the smoother and creamier the pudding will become.
- Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until warm, but not boiling.
- Add the chocolate and stir until it melts completely, creating a smooth chocolate sauce.
- Set the sauce aside to cool to room temperature.
- Assemble the Dessert:
- Once the pudding has cooled, spread it evenly in a large serving dish (such as a glass or ceramic dish). Let it sit for about 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Pour the cooled chocolate sauce over the top of the pudding, spreading it evenly.
- Refrigerate the pudding for at least 3-4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
Enjoy! Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy, ice-cream-like texture of this delicious dessert.
