Chocolate Fennel Pudding

• FAST
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 2 cups milk
2. 1 cup heavy cream
3. 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4. 2 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds, chopped
5. 4 large egg yolks
6. 1/3 cup sugar
7. 3 tablespoons cornstarch
8. Pinch salt
9. 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

1. In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, bring the milk, 2/3 cup of the cream, the cocoa, and the fennel seeds to a boil, whisking occasionally. Remove from the heat and let the mixture infuse, covered, for 10 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until pale yellow.
3. Bring the milk mixture back to a boil and then strain it into the egg mixture. Whisk until smooth and pour back into the saucepan. Cook over moderately high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
4. Add the chocolate and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup cream. Pour the pudding into individual bowls and chill.