4G Electrician’s Volt-Tastic Chocolate Pudding
Happy National Chocolate Pudding Day!
When we’re not busy lighting up homes or fixing circuits, we like to ignite our taste buds with this shockingly delicious chocolate pudding. This recipe serves four and is as smooth as a perfectly wired panel. Let’s get those culinary circuits buzzing!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup high-quality cocoa powder (only the best for our spark-savvy crew)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (to sweeten up your day)
- 2 cups whole milk, divided (1 ½ cups + ½ cup, like splitting a circuit)
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch (the glue for a solid pudding)
- 3 egg yolks (the powerhouse of this dessert)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (a pinch to keep the flavor current)
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted (for an extra jolt of richness)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened (to smooth out the edges)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (the magic spark of flavor)
- Optional Toppings: Fresh whipped cream (fluffy as insulation foam) and chocolate shavings (for that electrician’s polish)
Tools of the Trade
- 2-quart medium saucepan (your pudding control center)
- Fine mesh sieve (to filter out lumps like a good ground wire)
- Whisk (your go-to tool for blending brilliance)
- Four 4-ounce cups or bowls (for serving up the goods)
- Plastic wrap (to insulate against pudding skin)
Instructions
- Kickstart the Circuit: In your saucepan, sift the cocoa powder like you’re checking for faulty wiring. Stir in the sugar. Slowly whisk in 1 ½ cups milk until it’s smooth. Heat over medium-high, stirring constantly, until it simmers like a live circuit. Take it off the heat.
- Mix the Charge: In a large bowl, whisk the remaining ½ cup milk, cornstarch, egg yolks, and salt until it’s as seamless as a well-taped splice. Slowly drizzle in the hot cocoa mix, whisking like you’re dodging an arc flash to keep it lump-free.
- Crank Up the Heat: Pour the mix back into the saucepan and heat over medium-high, whisking non-stop until it hits a full boil—think of it as max voltage. Drop to a simmer and whisk for 2-3 minutes until it thickens. Remove from heat.
- Amp Up the Flavor: Stir in the melted chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla. Pro tip: Melt those chips in the microwave, 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between.
- Cool and Set: Strain the pudding through a fine mesh sieve to zap any rogue lumps. Divide into four 4-ounce cups or bowls. Cover each with plastic wrap, pressing it right onto the surface to block that pesky pudding skin—like proper insulation. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Serve with a Spark: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a dessert that’s as polished as your latest wiring job. Store leftovers in the fridge, tightly covered, for up to 4 days (if your crew doesn’t devour it first).
Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook, or your pudding will be runny. Underdo it, and it won’t set. Keep it medium-high, whisking as you go.
- Want to whip your own cream? Beat ½ cup chilled heavy cream with a whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, then beat to stiff peaks. Stop short of making butter—unless you’re rewiring the recipe!
Why We Love This
This pudding is as reliable as our electrical services and packs enough chocolatey punch to recharge you after a long day on the job. Share it with your family, treat your crew, or savor it solo—it’s a high-voltage treat from your friends at 4G Electrician. Thanks for trusting us to keep your lights on, and happy pudding-making!