Slightly adapted from an original on www.homebrewchef.com. I just added more chocolate and changed the cooking method from a
double boiler to a saucepan. I tried it both ways, but the pudding
wouldn't thicken with the double-boiler method.
Makes 3-4 servings
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 pinches salt
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup stout beer, such as Guinness or a chocolate stout
4 ounces (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used 6 ounces (3/4 cup))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
freshly whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder, optional garnishes
1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cornstarch, salt, and
sugars. Add milk and heavy cream. Using a rubber spatula, stir until
the cornstarch and sugars are dissolved. Add the beer. Bring to a
simmer, stirring frequently. Lower the heat. Continue stirring
frequently until pudding begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove
pudding from heat for 2 minutes. Stir in the chocolate chips and
vanilla extract and return to the stove top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or
until thick, stirring several times. Remove from heat.
2. Pour pudding into 3-4 small dishes or 1 large one. Cover with Saran
Wrap and refrigerate until chilled. If you'd like, top it with a dollop
of freshly whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.
--Recipe courtesy of Susan Russo at Food Blogga