Mocha Fudge Pudding

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.
3. Add the egg, vanilla and salt and pulse to a paste.
4. With the machine on, add the hot cream in a steady stream and blend until smooth and silky, about 1 minute.
5. Transfer the mocha pudding to 4 small dessert bowls or large ramekins and chill until set, about 1 hour.
6. Serve with whipped cream.