Vanilla Pudding

3/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 2 c. milk 2 slightly beaten egg yolks or 1 well-beaten egg 2 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. pure bourbon vanilla extract In saucepan, blend sugar, cornstarch, and salt; add milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.…

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Chocolate Pudding

2 squares chocolate pinch of baking soda 2 eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 1 T butter 2 cups milk 1 tsp vanilla Separate the eggs. Melt chocolate in a little water with a pinch of soda in a double boiler. Reduce heat. Beat the egg yolks. Stir a spoon of the chocolate into the beaten…

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Chocolate Custard Pudding

2 cups whole milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 squares semisweet baking chocolate 4 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons milk 5 tablespoons butter In a medium saucepan, scald (just below boiling point) 2 cups milk with salt. Stir in chocolate until completely melted; set aside. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and…

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The Recipe Finder’s Bread Pudding

6 slices day-old bread, cut into 1/2″ cubes 1 cup hot water or 1/2 cup of whiskey 1 cup dark brown sugar 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups warm milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. pure bourbon vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt 1/2 cup of raisins (optional) Place bread in…

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Chocolate Mousse

8 squares semisweet baking chocolate — chopped 1/2 cup water — divided 2 tablespoons butter 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 cup whipping cream — whipped In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 cup water and butter until chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes. In a small heavy…

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