What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Something to Savor: Zakarian Chocolate Pudding! Sometimes you look to a celebrity chef for inspiration. Today’s feature recipe is brought to you by “Iron Chef”, Geoffrey Zakarian. Although it is filed under Dark Chocolate Pudding, its decadent taste and smooth consistency remind me more of a French Silk Pie. Do I have your undivided attention? Can you hear me now? This is most definitely a chocolate-lovers dream! By serving it in shot glasses, you control the portion and everyone gets a taste. Mr. Zakarian serves it with whipped sour cream. I modified it a bit by adding crushed pistachios and a slice of strawberry.
ZAKARIAN CHOCOLATE PUDDING
Ingredients:
6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup light cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch sea salt
4 large egg yolks
Whipped sour cream, optional
Strawberries for garnish
Pistachios for garnish
Instructions:
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream and light cream to a bare simmer. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vanilla extract, sea salt, and egg yolks. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the egg mixture to temper it, whisking all the while. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 4 minutes. Pour in the melted chocolate and whisk until smooth. Pour into glasses or custard cups. Refrigerate until chief and set, about 3 hours. Serve with whipped sour cream, if desired. Garnish with fresh strawberry slice and chopped pistachios.
snapshotsincursive 
Poor John is already begging for this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I like the way John thinks. 👏
LikeLiked by 1 person
I like Geoffrey – he always is so well-dressed! Beautiful kids too who help in the kitchen (the girls) and I bet this is one of their favorites. Your recipe is basically the same as in his cookbook “My Perfect Pantry”. Whipped sour cream – now that sounds good too! Thanks for pointing out this chocolaty treat 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
He’s a winner and an inspiration, that’s for sure! 👏🌟
LikeLike
Pistachios huh? Never tried them with chocolate . . . yet 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think pistachios are right up there with cashews. Both are to be savored. The trouble is, when they’re in the house…I eat them. And then buy more. 🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
I don’t see any trouble here . . . trouble? What trouble? 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
(Whew) Now I don’t feel so bad. Thanks, friend! 🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
You know it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Had to look it up.. Zakarian is definitely Armenian.. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, but Geoffrey Zakarian is a popular American chef. 👏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes he is Armenian heritage American chef.. So interesting. I was in Armenia last year.. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lucky you. I’m sure you tried some interesting foods that became your favorites. 😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh my goodness how decadent is this Gail. Love it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
There’s something decadent about tiny desserts, in my opinion. 😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh man…I have everything but the baking chocolate. I just put it on my curbside pickup list but it can’t get here fast enough..:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s worth the wait. Trust me. lol 🍃🍓
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am melting aways, and feel it on my hips too. Lol Great recipe, Gail! Now i have to find someone in the house, preparing this for me. ;.) Michael
LikeLiked by 1 person
Little rewards, I always say. lol 😋🍃🍓
LikeLiked by 1 person
😋😋
LikeLiked by 1 person
Looks and sounds divine!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Let’s get this weekend started! 😍🎶
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! It looks stunning!
LikeLiked by 1 person
If I can do it, anyone can. lol 😍🌿
LikeLike