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Budino al Cioccolato

A smooth Italian chocolate pudding of milk, cocoa and cornflour stirred on the hob for 10 minutes and set in the fridge.

20 min prep and cooking plus 3 hr Chilling 3 hr 20 min start to finish Serves 4 servings Easy
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Budino al Cioccolato

Photograph credit: Chocolate pudding in glasses by Ginny · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · this resized copy is shared under the same licence

How to Make Budino al Cioccolato

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  1. Whisk the cornflour, cocoa, sugar and salt in a pan. Pour in the milk slowly, whisking.

  2. Set over medium heat and whisk for 8 minutes until it thickens and bubbles. Cook for 1 minute more.

  3. Off the heat, stir in the chocolate until smooth.

  4. Pour into 4 glasses and press cling film onto the surface.

  5. Chill for 3 hours.

  6. Serve with the whipped cream.

Tips for Making Budino al Cioccolato

  • Whisk the dry ingredients before adding milk.
  • Keep whisking so the base does not catch.
  • Press cling film onto the surface against a skin.

Serving Suggestions

  • Whipped cream
  • Amaretti
  • Raspberries

Leftovers and Storage

Keeps for 3 days in the fridge.

Questions About Budino al Cioccolato

How long does Budino al Cioccolato take to make?

10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 3 hours of Chilling, so allow 3 hours 20 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 4.

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.

434Calories
8gProtein
51gCarbs
22gFat
4gFibre
35gSugar
110mgSodium

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