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Silky Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream

Silky Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream Custards & Puddings This creamy and decadent Silky Chocolate Pudding is the perfect indulgence for any chocolate lover. Topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, it’s a simple and elegant dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 3 cups whole milk 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp powdered sugar Instructions In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens and comes to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract until the chocolate is melted and the pudding is smooth. Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes and let cool to room temperature. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Dollop the whipped cream onto the pudding just before serving. Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this silky smooth Chocolate Pudding, topped with a cloud of fresh whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch MORE TO DISCOVER Delectable Stuffed Mushroom Caps Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri Sauce Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter and Thyme Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Prosciutto Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie with Lime and Ginger Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Truffle Oil Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa Tangy Honey Mustard Sauce with Dijon and Apple Cider Vinegar Vegetarian Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Basmati Rice Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Sticky Rice and Vegetables Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Moroccan-style Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon Italian Osso Buco with Gremolata and Creamy Polenta Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burritos Silky Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Arugula Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Tomato Sauce Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce Banana Bread French Toast with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup Easy Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Soy Sauce Classic Pork Schnitzel with Lemon and Capers Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Spicy Thai Green Curry with Shrimp and Vegetables Pad Thai with Shrimp and Tofu Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice Sticky Honey Mustard Chicken with Brussels Sprouts Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Chicken Bruschetta Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing Korean Kimchi Fried Rice with Scallions and Egg BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Coleslaw Chai-Spiced Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce Cucumber and Mint Lemonade. Homemade Hummus with Pita Chips and Veggies Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff with Egg Noodles Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches with Horseradish Mayo Spicy and Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Soup Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bars Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas with Cilantro Lime Sauce Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust and Whipped Cream Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions Lentil Soup with Vegetables and Herbs Greek Spanakopita with Spinach and Feta Cheese Honey Glazed Carrots with Thyme Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Walnuts Slow-Cooked Beef Ragu with Polenta Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa and Rice Iced Peach Green Tea Cajun Shrimp Boil with Corn and Potatoes Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Popcorn Crispy Hash Brown and Veggie Breakfast Skillet with Poached Eggs Cauliflower Fried Rice with Peas and Carrots Authentic Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Seasoning Beef Bourguignon with Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Bacon Classic French Onion Soup with Gruyere Croutons Classic Meatloaf with Homemade Ketchup Glaze Watermelon and Mint Agua Fresca with Lime Classic Vanilla Bean Pudding with Whipped Cream Creamy Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Dip Decadent Black Forest Cake with Cherry Compote Korean-style Beef Bulgogi Authentic Italian Lasagna with Homemade Meat Sauce Soft and Chewy Pretzels with Honey Mustard Sauce Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans Raspberry and Almond Croissant with Powdered Sugar Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa Classic Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and Nutmeg Fresh Strawberry Shortcake with Homemade Biscuits Vegan Pad Thai with Tofu and Vegetables Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders Homemade Strawberry Sorbet with Fresh Berries

Chai-Spiced Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce

Chai-Spiced Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce Custards & Puddings This Chai-spiced panna cotta is a creamy and delicious dessert that combines the warm and comforting flavors of chai with a silky smooth custard. Topped with a rich and luscious caramel sauce, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon loose-leaf black tea 1 cinnamon stick 5 cardamom pods, crushed 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water Caramel sauce, for serving Instructions In a large saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, black tea, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and let it steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom. Reheat the strained mixture over low heat and add the gelatin mixture. Stir until the gelatin dissolves completely.Divide the mixture evenly among six 4-ounce ramekins or custard cups. Chill the panna cotta in the refrigerator until set, at least 4 hours or overnight. To serve, run a knife around the edge of each ramekin and invert the panna cotta onto a serving plate. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Indulge in the warm and cozy flavors of chai spice with this heavenly Chai-Spiced Panna Cotta, drizzled with a rich and buttery caramel sauce. 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Classic Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Classic Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and Nutmeg Custards & Puddings This classic rice pudding recipe is a perfect dessert that is easy to make and satisfying to eat. It is a creamy and sweet treat with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg flavors that you will love. Ingredients 1/2 cup white rice 2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and add it to a medium saucepan with 1 cup of water. Bring the rice to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until tender. Add milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the cooked rice and stir. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until the mixture thickens and the rice is creamy, about 20-25 minutes. In a small bowl, beat the egg and vanilla extract together. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the hot rice mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and stir until well combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove the pan from the heat and let the pudding cool slightly before serving. Creamy rice pudding with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, a classic dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. MORE TO DISCOVER Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Truffle Oil Steak and Potatoes with Garlic Butter and Thyme Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Tangy Honey Mustard Sauce with Dijon and Apple Cider Vinegar Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bars Watermelon and Mint Agua Fresca with Lime Pad Thai with Shrimp and Tofu Beef Bourguignon with Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Bacon BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Coleslaw Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust and Whipped Cream Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri Sauce Cucumber and Mint Lemonade. Korean Kimchi Fried Rice with Scallions and Egg Classic French Onion Soup with Gruyere Croutons Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping Classic Meatloaf with Homemade Ketchup Glaze Homemade Hummus with Pita Chips and Veggies Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Raspberry and Almond Croissant with Powdered Sugar Authentic Italian Lasagna with Homemade Meat Sauce Lentil Soup with Vegetables and Herbs Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie with Lime and Ginger Fresh Strawberry Shortcake with Homemade Biscuits Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Prosciutto Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas with Cilantro Lime Sauce Italian Osso Buco with Gremolata and Creamy Polenta Homemade Strawberry Sorbet with Fresh Berries Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce Vegetarian Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing Creamy Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Dip One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Arugula Crispy Hash Brown and Veggie Breakfast Skillet with Poached Eggs Spicy Thai Green Curry with Shrimp and Vegetables Moroccan-style Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Basmati Rice Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa and Rice Slow-Cooked Beef Ragu with Polenta Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Korean-style Beef Bulgogi Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Sticky Rice and Vegetables Vegan Pad Thai with Tofu and Vegetables Cauliflower Fried Rice with Peas and Carrots Classic Vanilla Bean Pudding with Whipped Cream Decadent Black Forest Cake with Cherry Compote Spicy and Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Soup Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches with Horseradish Mayo Greek Spanakopita with Spinach and Feta Cheese Iced Peach Green Tea Classic Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and Nutmeg Sticky Honey Mustard Chicken with Brussels Sprouts Banana Bread French Toast with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Walnuts Delectable Stuffed Mushroom Caps Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Tomato Sauce Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff with Egg Noodles Honey Glazed Carrots with Thyme Easy Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Soy Sauce Soft and Chewy Pretzels with Honey Mustard Sauce Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce Authentic Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Seasoning Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice Classic Pork Schnitzel with Lemon and Capers Chicken Bruschetta Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burritos Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Popcorn Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie Cajun Shrimp Boil with Corn and Potatoes Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans

Classic Vanilla Bean Pudding with Whipped Cream

Classic Vanilla Bean Pudding with Whipped Cream Custards & Puddings This classic vanilla bean pudding recipe is smooth, creamy and oh-so-delicious. Served with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp powdered sugar Instructions In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add the vanilla bean pod and seeds to the saucepan and heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the vanilla bean pod. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks until smooth. Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly. Return the saucepan to medium heat and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until it’s fully melted. Pour the pudding into a large bowl or individual ramekins and refrigerate until fully chilled and set, about 1 hour. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Serve the chilled pudding topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream. This classic vanilla bean pudding recipe is smooth, creamy and oh-so-delicious. Served with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. MORE TO DISCOVER Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa Classic French Onion Soup with Gruyere Croutons Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Tomato Sauce Greek Spanakopita with Spinach and Feta Cheese Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Bell Peppers and Onions Vegetarian Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta Sticky Honey Mustard Chicken with Brussels Sprouts Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust and Whipped Cream Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Mango Salsa Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Walnuts Authentic Chicken Fajitas with Homemade Seasoning Spicy Thai Green Curry with Shrimp and Vegetables Moroccan-style Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon Delectable Stuffed Mushroom Caps Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Banana Bread French Toast with Cinnamon and Maple Syrup Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans Easy Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Soy Sauce Honey Glazed Carrots with Thyme Raspberry and Almond Croissant with Powdered Sugar Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto Classic Pork Schnitzel with Lemon and Capers Homemade Strawberry Sorbet with Fresh Berries Soft and Chewy Pretzels with Honey Mustard Sauce One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Arugula Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing Homemade Hummus with Pita Chips and Veggies Vegan Pad Thai with Tofu and Vegetables Fresh Strawberry Shortcake with Homemade Biscuits Crispy Hash Brown and Veggie Breakfast Skillet with Poached Eggs Korean Kimchi Fried Rice with Scallions and Egg Beef Bourguignon with Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Bacon Chicken Bruschetta Cauliflower Fried Rice with Peas and Carrots Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bars Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Popcorn Tangy Honey Mustard Sauce with Dijon and Apple Cider Vinegar Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce Lentil Soup with Vegetables and Herbs Japanese Chicken Teriyaki with Sticky Rice and Vegetables Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders Spicy and Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Soup Korean-style Beef Bulgogi Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon Classic Meatloaf with Homemade Ketchup Glaze Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Prosciutto Classic Vanilla Bean Pudding with Whipped Cream Cucumber and Mint Lemonade. Slow-Cooked Beef Ragu with Polenta Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri Sauce Creamy Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Dip Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burritos Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Truffle Oil Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie Decadent Black Forest Cake with Cherry Compote Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice Iced Peach Green Tea Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic Pad Thai with Shrimp and Tofu Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa and Rice