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The original recipe for this is for mini puddings, which would make 12 servings. I decided to just make 6 larger puddings, but really twelve smaller dishes would have worked well too. This rich and creamy pudding has a strong coffee flavor, so if you prefer subtle, you’ll want to cut the espresso powder measurement down a bit. But if you’re like me and love that mocha flavor, then these mochaccino puddings will be right up your alley!
The original recipe is from Woman’s Day, though I actually received it through a recipe email group I am a member of. Far too often these recipes are posted without attribution, so I like to make sure I provide the source whenever I can. Here’s the original recipe for mini mochaccino puddings on Woman’s Day. Theirs are garnished with ground cinnamon, while I chose to dust with cocoa powder. Either way they are rich and marvelous!
Mochaccino Pudding
adapted from Woman’s Day
4 cups milk
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
1 Tbsp instant espresso powder
1/8 tsp salt
8 oz bittersweet chocolate, broken up
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Garnish: unsweetened cocoa
Whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, espresso powder and salt in a large saucepan until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often with a whisk and making sure to reach into corners of saucepan.
Boil 1 minute, whisking, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate and vanilla until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
Pour into 6 dessert cups. Cover with wax paper; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
Beat cream, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until very soft peaks form. Add dollops on top of pudding. Stir cocoa through a strainer to garnish.
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I love a coffee dessert after several courses and glasses of wine. Perfect fit.
Amanda,
Where do you purchase your instant espresso powder? I have been having trouble locating it have several recipes like yours that I am anxious to try.
Thanks!
@Buckeye Mom – I honestly can't remember, but just a local grocery store. If you don't have instant espresso, you can substitute instant coffee granules, just put them into a baggie first and roll them with a rolling pin to reduce the size of the granules :)
That looks good :)
This looks so rich and yummy! I love your little trifle dishes~so cute!
Right up my street Amanad…yum yum yum!
These look awesome. I love coffee, so adding it is pure genius :)
I am a big mocha fan! Individual desserts are always fun to serve.
Oh, say it ain't so. That look delicious!! I would love it if you link up to my party, A Marvelous Mess. I will be picking one project to feature on the sidebar of my blog for a week!! Here is the link:
http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/02/marvelous-mess_20.html
This looks so good — I shared it FB and I am saving it — cannot wait to try it.
New to the site. Must come back to see all. Can't wait to try this…it looks delicious and I love coffee and chocolate so I know I'll love it. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
What a perfect finale to dinner this would have been! Looks so good!
I would prefer the 6 servings size too!;)They look terrific.
wow, how elegant and delicious! Looks fabulous!
This is screaming my name! I'm addicted to chocolate.
I'd love to have you share this recipe with Sweet Tooth Friday! http://alli-n-son.com/2011/02/24/cream-cheese-brownies/
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