Steamed Chocolate Pudding Hard Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Steamed Chocolate Pudding with Hard Sauce, a decadent treat that's as rich in flavor as it is timeless. This classic steamed dessert features a velvety chocolate pudding made with unsweetened cocoa powder and gently steamed to achieve its signature moist and tender texture. Topped with a luscious hard sauce—a silky blend of butter, powdered sugar, and optional dark rum or brandy—each bite melts in your mouth, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and indulgence. Ideal for special occasions or cozy nights in, this pudding is a crowd-pleaser that pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Plus, with its elegant, moist texture and homely charm, it's bound to become a family favorite. Keywords: steamed chocolate pudding, hard sauce, chocolate dessert recipe, homemade pudding, classic dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for hard sauce)
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoons dark rum or brandy (optional for hard sauce)
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract (for hard sauce)
Instructions
Grease a 1.5-quart pudding basin or heatproof bowl and set it aside. Prepare a large pot with a steamer insert or a trivet, ensuring the steamer will hold the pudding basin without touching the water.
In a large mixing bowl, cream 8 tablespoons of butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until fully incorporated and smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pudding basin, filling it about two-thirds full. Cover the basin tightly with aluminum foil, ensuring no steam can escape.
Place the pudding basin in the prepared pot. Add boiling water to the pot until it comes halfway up the sides of the basin. Cover the pot with a lid.
Steam the pudding over medium-low heat for 90 minutes, checking periodically to ensure the water level does not drop too low. Add boiling water as needed.
While the pudding is steaming, prepare the hard sauce. In a small bowl, cream 4 tablespoons of butter until soft. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until smooth.
Mix in the dark rum or brandy (if using) and vanilla extract. Adjust sweetness or texture as desired. Chill the hard sauce in the fridge until ready to serve.
Once the pudding is done, carefully remove it from the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes. Unmold it onto a serving plate.
Serve warm slices of the chocolate pudding with a generous dollop of hard sauce on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 206 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 194 mg | 4% | |
*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.
