Chocolate Truffle Pudding Recipes

CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Bake cake according to package directions. Cool. Prepare pudding according to package directions; set aside. , Crumble cake; reserve 1/2 cup. Place half of the remaining cake crumbs in the bottom of a 4-1/2- or 5-qt. trifle dish or decorative glass bowl. , Layer with half of the coffee, half of the pudding, half of the whipped topping and half of the crushed candy bars. Repeat the layers of cake, coffee, pudding and whipped topping. , Combine remaining crushed candy bars with reserved cake crumbs; sprinkle over top. Refrigerate 4-5 hours before serving.

CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and cool completely. Cut into 1 inch squares.
• In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth, then fold in 8 ounces whipped topping until no streaks remain.
• In a trifle bowl or glass serving dish, place half of the brownies, half of the pudding mixture and half of the 12 ounce container of whipped topping. Repeat layers. Shave chocolate onto top layer for garnish. Refrigerate 8 hours before serving.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare the chocolate cake as recommended above.
• To prepare the chocolate pudding filling: In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat the instant pudding and the milk for 3 minutes. Place uncovered in the refrigerator and chill until set, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar and the vanilla extract until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
• To assemble the trifle: Place 1/3 of the cake in the bottom of a large glass bowl. Place over this 1/3 of the pudding mixture, spreading evenly with a rubber spatula. Spread 1/3 of the whipped cream over this. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cookie crumbs. Proceed in this fashion until three layers have been assembled, ending with a dusting of the cookie crumbs. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight, before cutting and serving.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PUDDING

Steps:

• in 2 qt saucepan stir together milk and whipping cream, cook over med heat until warm (3 to 5 min).
• in small bowl stir together sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa and cornstarch.
• gradually add milk mixture.
• add remaining ingredients
• continue cooking, stirring constantly until pudding just begins to thicken (5 to 10 min).
• pour pudding into 6 or 8 individual dessert dishes.
• cool for 30 minutes, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• pipe with sweetened whipping cream.
• top with zest of orange peel and sprinkle with cocoa.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a two-cup mold, heart-shaped if desired. Line the bottom of the mold with waxed paper.
• Melt the chocolate in the milk over very low heat. Remove from heat and stir to blend.
• Cream the butter and sugar together. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Stir in the chocolate mixture, vanilla and flour.
• Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks that hold their shape. Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture and transfer the mixture to the prepared mold. Place the mold in a larger pan and add enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the mold.
• Place in the oven and bake about 45 minutes, until the top of the pudding is firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to sit in the warm water bath at least 30 minutes before unmolding. Run a knife around the inside of the mold, unmold the pudding onto a serving dish and peel off the waxed paper.
• Garnish with strawberries and serve with whipped cream on the side.