- Serves: 4
- Ingredient Notes: Vegetarian, Corn-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Peanut-free, Soy-free, Tree nut-free
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons water, divided
- 3 teaspoons agar agar flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, plus additional for garnish
- 1 cup whole milk (see note)
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons kudzu
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Directions
Combine 6 tablespoons water, agar agar flakes, orange zest, cinnamon and chili powder in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until agar agar dissolves, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
Combine milk, cream, sugar and salt in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in cocoa powder. Add chocolate chips and continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in agar agar mixture and cook for 5 additional minutes.
Meanwhile, dissolve kudzu in remaining 4 tablespoons water, stirring to form a slurry. Whisk into milk mixture and cook until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Place a fine mesh strainer over a large measuring cup. Pass pudding through the strainer to remove any lumps. Pour pudding into individual ramekins and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of chili powder.
Special notes:
For a dairy-free pudding, replace the milk and cream with a 14-ounce can of coconut milk.
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