To me, ANYTHING with chocolate and peanut butter together is a winner, and this dessert didn’t disappoint. A rich chocolate flavored layer, over a smooth peanut butter layer, and real whipped cream on top to boot… It was pure indulgence. Although I made a couple of parfaits with this, I mainly made it into a layered Pudding dessert in a glass bowl. I think it looks pretty both ways. Warning, this dessert is VERY rich.
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pudding Parfait
Peanut Butter Pudding
1/2 cup sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Pudding
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Peanut Butter Pudding:
Whisk first 3 ingredients in large saucepan to blend. Gradually whisk in milk, then cream. Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Then boil until thick, whisking constantly, about 30 seconds. Whisk in peanut butter; boil until thick again, whisking often, about 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla. Divide pudding among six 1-cup glasses or twelve 4 ounce glasses. Chill uncovered while preparing chocolate pudding.
Chocolate Pudding:
Whisk first 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk, then cream. Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to boil. Boil until thick, whisking constantly, about 30 seconds. Add chopped chocolate. Boil until chocolate melts and pudding is thick again, whisking often, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla. Cool pudding 5 minutes. Spoon atop peanut butter pudding, dividing equally. Chill puddings uncovered until cold, at least 2 hours. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
Topping:
Whisk cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl till soft peaks form. Spoon topping onto puddings and serve.
Recipe Source: The Italian Dish
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Thanks for the warning. I love rich desserts because I'm satisfied with just a little bite. Ok, maybe three or four bites.
Of course we have to have 3 or 4 bites to taste test our cooking! :) Hubby made a suggestion to me last night as he had some of this for dessert. He suggested adding a thin layer of graham cracker crumbs between the two pudding layers to help cut the richness a bit. I'll try it next time to see.