Pompadour Pudding with Chocolate Fluff
Indulge in the silky decadence of Pompadour Pudding with Chocolate Fluff, a stunning layered dessert that combines creamy vanilla custard with a cloud-like chocolate mousse topping. This elegant recipe is perfect for dinner parties or special occasions, offering a luscious balance of textures and flavors. The rich custard base, made with whole milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks, is infused with aromatic vanilla, while the chocolate fluff crowns each serving with airy, melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. Crafted with semi-sweet chocolate and whipped egg whites, the fluff adds a velvety finish that elevates this classic dessert. With just 35 minutes of active prep and cook time, this show-stopping treat is simple to prepare yet utterly impressive. Serve it chilled in elegant glassware for a dessert experience that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm but not boiling.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add a ladleful of the warm milk mixture to the yolks, whisking constantly to temper them.
Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until fully incorporated. Divide the custard among 4 serving glasses or small bowls and allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 1 hour.
For the chocolate fluff, melt the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the beaten egg whites until just combined. Spoon or pipe the chocolate fluff on top of the chilled custard.
Refrigerate the assembled dessert for another 30 minutes to set the layers. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.5 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.2 g | 521% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 914 mg | 305% | |
| Sodium | 406 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.7 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 230.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.7 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 682 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1044 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
