Mocha Fudge Pudding

• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup heavy cream
2. 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
3. 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
4. 1/4 cup sugar
5. 1 large egg, at room temperature (see Note)
6. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
7. Pinch of salt
8. Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

1. Combine the cream and espresso powder in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring.
2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the chocolate and sugar and pulse until the chocolate is finely ground. Add the egg, vanilla and salt and pulse to a paste. With the machine on, add the hot cream in a steady stream and blend until smooth and silky, about 1 minute. Transfer the mocha pudding to 4 small dessert bowls or large ramekins and chill until set, about 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.