Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1/4 cup
  • 5 egg yolks
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 12 ounces (327 grams) bittersweet chocolate
  • 4 cups diced brioche or Pullman loaf
  • Whipped cream, as an accompaniment
  • Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows
  • Fresh raspberries, as an accompaniment
  • Mint sprigs, as an accompaniment
  • 3/4 cup (175 grams) water
  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) cocoa powder

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • To make the pudding: In a saucepan add the milk, vanilla, and a 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Heat until just boiling.
  • In a bowl mix yolks, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and salt.
  • Add cream to yolk mixture when cream mixture has reached a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat the chocolate in a double-boiler until melted.
  • Place melted chocolate in a large bowl and add warm cream.
  • Mix in diced brioche.
  • Pour the mixture into 8 (4-ounce) ramekins coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Unmold and serve warm with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and fresh raspberries and mint sprigs.
  • Combine water, cream, sugar, and cocoa in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer.
  • Let mixture simmer until liquids thicken.
  • Pass through a fine mesh sieve.