Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of rum raisin chocolate pudding, perfectly complemented by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
This elegant dessert is served in individual portions, making it an ideal treat for special occasions or a luxurious ending to any meal.
The combination of dark chocolate, infused rum raisins, and silky smooth pudding is sure to delight your taste buds.
Let’s create this delightful dessert!
- Prep Time: 35 minutes + 1 hour chill time
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes + chill time
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the rum raisins (30 minutes): In a small bowl, combine the raisins and dark rum. Let the raisins soak for at least 30 minutes to absorb the rum flavor. For a stronger infusion, you can soak them for several hours or overnight.
- Make the chocolate pudding (15 minutes): In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a simmer, about 5-7 minutes. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the finely chopped dark chocolate and vanilla extract until the chocolate is completely melted and the pudding is smooth.
- Add the rum raisins (2 minutes): Drain the soaked raisins and fold them into the warm chocolate pudding.
- Chill the pudding (1 hour): Divide the chocolate pudding evenly among individual serving dishes or ramekins. Cover each dish with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled.
- Serve (5 minutes): When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap from each pudding. Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For an extra touch, you can add a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, you can soak the raisins in hot water or apple juice instead of rum.
This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve, making it a convenient option for entertaining.
Enjoy the rich, indulgent flavors of rum raisin chocolate pudding with the refreshing contrast of vanilla ice cream in this delightful dessert!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
