STEAMED CHOCOLATE PUDDING

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Warm and comforting, this special dessert from Mary Kelley of Minneapolis, Minnesota is timeless. You'll love its chocolaty goodness and moist, tender texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
VANILLA SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Dash salt
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg. Stir in chocolate. Combine the flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well just until combined. , Pour into a well-greased 7-cup pudding mold; cover. Place mold on a rack in a stockpot; add 1 in. of hot water to pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cover and steam for 2 to 2-1/4 hours or until top springs back when lightly touched, adding water as needed. , Remove mold to a wire rack; cool for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, vanilla and nutmeg. , Unmold pudding onto a serving plate; cut into wedges. Serve warm with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.