Subdeacon Joe Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I haven't tried this...yet. But it sounds quite lovely. Chocolate Guinness Pudding This easy dessert is luscious Irish goodness designed to look like a glass of Guinness stout. You can use any glass--martini, shot glasses, old fashioneds, etc--but it really looks cute in half pint glasses, if you have them. INGREDIENTS 8 large egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar One 14.9-ounce can Guinness Draught 3 cups heavy cream 7 ounces high-quality bittersweet (70 to 72% cacao) chocolate, finely chopped( I like Green & Black's Organic brand, but any high quality bittersweet chocolate will do) 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted In large mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1 cup sugar. Open can of Guinness and SLOWLY pour into 4-cup measuring cup, pouring down side of cup to reduce foaming. Pour half of Guinness (about 7/8 cup) into heavy-bottomed 3-quart saucepan. Add 2 1/4 cups cream and whisk to combine. Set over medium heat and heat, whisking occasionally, until bubbles just begin to form at edges. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and whisk until smooth. SLOWLY pour hot chocolate mixture into eggs, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Return mixture to saucepan and set over moderately low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon(should not run off spoon), at least 15 minutes. (Pudding will look separated.) Pour into blender and blend on high for 1 minute. Divide pudding among glasses, leaving at least 1 inch of space at top of each. Cover with plastic wrap(push the wrap right against top of pudding to keep "skin" from forming) and refrigerate until chilled and set. Meanwhile, pour remaining Guinness into small saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 20 minutes. Pour syrup into small bowl and let cool. Beat remaining cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Add Guinness syrup and fold in until combined. Divide cream among 6 glasses of pudding and serve. Tips: ~The higher the cacoa content of the chocolate, the more you'll taste it, rather than the Guinness. ~Do NOT substitute half and half for heavy whipping cream--pudding and topping won't set up correctly. ~ You can omit the sugar from the whipped topping, but it will be slightly bitter. The pudding is so rich, some people think the slightly bitter topping compliments it well, but you can decide based on your own tastes. Some folks like just plain whipped cream--no sweetener, no flavoring. ~ because the pudding is so rich, you can use smaller glasses and divide it into 8-10 servings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I will have to try this. Sounds wonderful. {insert drooling emoticon here...} Thanks for sharing SDJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 That'll close your coronaries! :blush:/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 That'll close your coronaries! :blush:/>/> I was wondering if that would exceed your monthly recommended dose of cholesterol or not. Probably don't even need to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Mushman Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Thanks, but in the interest of somewhat containing the growth of my vices (and girth), I'll stick to the original Guinness, ala carte! Lifetime consumer, and proud of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 That'll close your coronaries! :blush:/>/> Now wait just a danged minute! The health benefits of the dark chocolate and the Guinness more than offset the other stuff! A nutritious and heart-healthy snack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Now wait just a danged minute! The health benefits of the dark chocolate and the Guinness more than offset the other stuff! A nutritious and heart-healthy snack! Yessir! I stand corrected. :blush:/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Yessir! I stand corrected. :blush:/>/> Man is a rationalizing, rather than rational, creature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hey, Joe... Would ya mind re-running this about the second week of March or there 'bouts...? I'm thinkin' it'll be dandy Saint Patty's fare~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hey, Joe... Would ya mind re-running this about the second week of March or there 'bouts...? :rolleyes:/> I'm thinkin' it'll be dandy Saint Patty's fare~! ^_^/> Hey! Get started practicing making it! Say, twice a week from now 'til then and you should have it memorized! Or you could copy and paste it into a Word doc. and then set a pop-up reminder on your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I'd like to try that but my wife is allergic to eggs and just reading the recipe would make her break out in a rash and swell up like a poisoned pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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