Name: Chocolate Budino
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: serves 4 people
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 25 g (4 tbsp) dutch-process cocoa powder; 35 g (1/4 cup) cornstarch; 500 ml (2 cups); 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar; 2 cinnamon sticks; 80 g (1/2 cup) chopped semi-sweet chocolate; dutch-process cocoa powder, to serve

Chocolate Budino

During cold days in Autumn and Winter, comforting desserts like rich, thick pudding are a must. One of these beautiful treats is Budino, an Italian-inspired pudding that's incredibly simple to make despite its fancy name. You probably already have the ingredients in your pantry - cocoa powder, sugar, milk, cornstarch, and chocolate. Instead of serving the pudding in a cup, we'll invert the dessert onto a plate and dust it with cocoa powder. This deeply chocolatey and delicious dessert is perfect for weeknights, weekends, and special occasions.

This Chocolate Budino

These are the top reasons why we adore this gorgeous Pudding:

luscious, decadent chocolate dessert that we serve on a plate
intensely chocolatey and thick like a homemade pudding should be
a simple dessert to make many days ahead
perfect for weekends and celebrations
kids and adults like it

What to serve with Chocolate Budino

Chocolate Budino is a gorgeous pudding made from scratch. Instead of serving it in cups or a ramekin, we invert it to a plate to create a glorious dessert that is fancy enough for special occasions. We would like to add any of these:

dust it with cocoa powder
sprinkle with chopped roasted hazelnuts or almonds
decorate with whipped cream
add fresh berries like strawberries, blackberries, blueberries or raspberries

Storing and freezing

Cover the Chocolate Budino with clingfilm and place in the fridge. Refrigerate for up to 3 days and serve cold.

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METHOD

preparation

In a small bowl, stir cocoa powder, cornstarch, and 80ml (1/3 cup) cold milk with a whisk to get a smooth mixture. Pour the rest of the milk into the saucepan, and add the cinnamon sticks and sugar. Stir and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Cover the saucepan with clingfilm and set aside for 10 minutes for the milk to infuse the cinnamon flavor.

Tip

Instead of cinnamon, feel free to use cardamom or green tea.
add the chocolate

Remove the clingfilm and cinnamon sticks. Place the pudding back over medium heat. Add the cocoa mixture while stirring regularly with a whisk. Cook for a minute while stirring, then add the chocolate, stir until melted, and remove from the heat.

Tip

You can dry the cinnamon sticks and reuse them for a different recipe.
Chocolate Budino

Prepare four ramekins 9 cm (3.5 inches) in diameter. Divide the mixture evenly between the ramekins and cover it with clingfilm to the touch. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Before serving, dip the bottom half of the ramekin into warm/hot water for 30 seconds for easier removal. Invert into a serving plate. Dust with cocoa powder and serve.

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Chocolate Budino