From the many ingredients I use for my savory dishes, chilies are one of those I can't give up. Even if I don't add chilies into the dishes, we will have slices of raw chilies as an accompaniment to the food we eat. This is the usual thing we do but for desserts, never ever before. I did gather from cooking programs that chilies can be incorporated into desserts and I was in to try out for myself. Almost all ingredients where there in my pantry except the bar of dark chocolate and cocoa.
Working my way through, the pudding did rise after baking. However, by the time I sprinkled sugar and pieces of chilies on top, the pudding collapsed. The heat also kept me away from snapping the pictures immediately. Whatever it was, we loved the subtle spicy hint of the chili flakes mixed with the dark chocolate.
Do you think chilies and chocolates are a bizarre combination??? Neh, it's becoming very common these days and after making this pudding, I discovered that it really work well together.
Do you think chilies and chocolates are a bizarre combination??? Neh, it's becoming very common these days and after making this pudding, I discovered that it really work well together.
Ingredients
80g dark chocolate - cut into smaller pieces
40g unsalted butter
40g fine granulated sugar
40g fine granulated sugar
2 medium eggs
1 level tbsp plain flour
1/2 tsp chili flakes
butter and cocoa - to prepare ramekins/containers with
sugar to dust (optional)
Method
Brush the base and sides of 4 ramekins/molds with butter and dust lightly with cocoa.
Tap out excess.
Place chocolate and butter in heatproof bowl.
Microwave on medium-low for 2 mins to gently melt chocolate.
Be careful not to overheat and cool to lukewarm.
Whisk eggs with sugar until thick and light colored.
Fold in lukewarm chocolate, next the flour followed by chili flakes.
Transfer to the prepared containers.
Transfer to the prepared containers.
Bake in a preheated oven (190c) for 15 mins or until pudding rise slightly.
Remove and dust with sugar before serving.
Such an interesting combination, i'm tempted to give it a try =)
ReplyDeletelooks yummy & tempting
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oh wow! that looks amazing. I've only tried putting some chili in my hot chocolate, but I definitely wanna try this. It looks so good!
ReplyDeleteWow! I can totally imagine how delicious this must have been! Love the first picture, Nava!
ReplyDeleteHm...with Chili? Hmmm not sure if i would like it
ReplyDeleteWOW,,,I can't wait to try this recipe Nava,sound interesting combination,creative idea ,love it :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds exotic and I bet it taste just as good. I wonder how it would taste if I sprinkle some chilli flakes on my dark chocolate? :D
ReplyDeleteChocolate puddings are gorgeous but yours takes it to a whole new level my friend :D
ReplyDeleteYum!
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A little sweet, a little spicy! Just like I like it!
ReplyDeleteits really different from the usual one i have! :) very interesting
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i dont dare to try choco pudding before :3 coz i hate pudding >.< no idea y
ReplyDeleteUsing a hint of chilli is not unusual in chocolate, though it enhances the flavor more. But your chopped chillies on top sounds interesting and I just want to try it.
ReplyDeleteChocolate and chili goes well. This chocolate pudding looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteWow, a molten chocolate cake with a kick--my kind of dessert! One of my favorite restaurant desserts is an apple spice cake with chile caramel. Must learn to make something like this.
ReplyDeletepudding looks wonderfully delicious
ReplyDeletefirst time i seen a pudding with chillies on top, a very unique recipe nava and i can assure that it taste really good :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great, I always read about chili and chocolate bring a good combination but I have yet to try it. :)
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing Nava. I just love chocolate and chili together!
ReplyDeleteSCHWEEEEET! I love chocolate with a kick, great flavor mashup :)
ReplyDeleteThe chilli flakes would go so well with this dessert. Yum.
ReplyDeletehmm something interesting.. sweet n spicy...
ReplyDeleteWow, like u could read my mind! Nice one :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is exotic and totally amazing! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeletehi nava, i have never seen anyone having chili with sweet pudding... except you. very innovative, must be a fantastic flavor with that combination- choc and chili...
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing this and have a nice day dear
This looks and sounds amazing!
ReplyDeletewow this is a weird combination!
ReplyDeleteah yummy pudding :) i love mousse-like texture
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ReplyDeleteI saw people combine chilli and chocolate on TV before.. I always thought the combination would taste really weird. However, since you mention that they go along pretty well - now, I have no doubt that this marriage indeed works.
ReplyDeleteI think the sweet and heat are an amazing combo. A while back I bought a jar of cocoa chili powder but haven't used it yet.
ReplyDeleteThe pudding has a nice, firm texture with soft innards when you bite into it, followed by a sweet, crunchy sugary and spicy taste, the chilli is not too hot, fear not, instead, it gives a nice conterbalance to any sweetness, lending body and a mature taste, turning any simple one tone sweet dessert into an exotic morsel, ready to be savoured to the last bite, thanks , Nava, for letting me try your dessert
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