Trump's chocolate pumpernickel pudding

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8slicesPumpernickel bread, crusts removed
¼cupCurrants
1cupMilk
1ounceUnsweetened chocolate, fine- ly chopped
¾cupSugar
¼teaspoonVanilla
¼cupButter, melted
2cupsWhipping cream
3ouncesSemisweet chocolate, finely chopped
9Egg yolks

Directions

1. Lightly brush bread slices with melted butter. Place bread in greased 2½ quart 4 inch deep baking pan or souffle dish. Sprinkle bread with currants and set aside.

2. Bring whipping cream and milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Whisk in chopped chocolate until melted. Whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla. Beat cream/chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Blend well.

3. Pour over bread slices and currants. Let stand 30 minutes to allow bread to soak up liquid. Cover pan with buttered foil and place in a larger pan filled halfway with warm water.

4. Bake at 350F for 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until knife inserted in pudding comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Source: Michael Roberts, Chef/Co-Owner Trumps Restaurant, Los Angeles Typed in MM format by: Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120