Steamed Chocolate Almond Pudding
A light steamed pudding with rich chocolate and almond flavors.
Ingredients
Butter
4 oz (125 g)
Sugar
5 oz (150 g)
Salt
1/4 tsp (1 g)
Unsweetened chocolate (melted)
1.5 oz (45 g)
Egg yolks
3 oz (90 g)
Milk or dark rum
1 oz (30 g)
Almond flour
6 oz (190 g)
Dry breadcrumbs
1 oz (30 g)
Egg whites
5 oz (150 g)
Sugar (for meringue)
1.5 oz (45 g)
Instructions
1
Step 1
Cream the butter, sugar, and salt until pale in color. Mix in the chocolate.
2
Step 2
Add the egg yolks in two or three additions, then mix in the milk or rum. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to eliminate any lumps.
3
Step 3
Fold in the almond flour and breadcrumbs.
4
Step 4
Whip the egg whites and sugar to soft peaks. Fold the meringue into the batter.
5
Step 5
Butter the inside of the mold and sprinkle with sugar. Fill the mold to three-quarters full. Cover tightly and steam for 1.5 hours.
6
Step 6
Unmold and serve warm with chocolate sauce or whipped cream.
