Deep Chocolate Pudding

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 2/3 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 large egg yolks, plus 1 large egg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee heavy cream, whipped Microwave the chocolate and butter until melted. Let… Continue reading Deep Chocolate Pudding

Mexican Brownies A la Mode

7 oz. dark chocolate, preferably Mexican 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2/3 cup sugar 1 cup flour 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla a pinch of salt 1/2 cup blanched, sliced almonds vanilla ice cream Preheat the oven to 350 F. Melt the chocolate with the butter in the microwave. Combine the remaining… Continue reading Mexican Brownies A la Mode

Pecan Bourbon Creme Brulee

9 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons bourbon 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons golden brown sugar 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans Preheat oven to 350°F. Place six ramekins in large roasting pan. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, bourbon and vanilla extract in large bowl to blend. Bring … Continue reading Pecan Bourbon Creme Brulee

Banana Cream Pie

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups  milk 3 large egg yolks 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 6 tablespoons  butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 pounds total), peeled, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt… Continue reading Banana Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

8 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut 2 1/4 cups milk 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 large egg 2 large egg yolks 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla… Continue reading Coconut Cream Pie