Decadent Chocolate Frangelico Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 egg yolks
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons high quality cocoa powder
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup Frangelico or 1/4 cup sweet wine
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped into soft peaks
1/2 cup toasted and chopped hazelnuts

Preparation

In a large metal or glass bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar with a whisk until very fluffy. Place the bowl over a saucepan filled with simmering water and wisk over low heat for about 5 minutes, until very thick. Whisk in the vanilla, cocoa, mascarpone, and Frangelico. Continue whisking for 2 more minutes until thick again. Remove from the heat.
Pour the mixture into small tea cups or large espresso cupsand refrigerate for 4 hours to set. Spoon some whipped cream on each, sprinkle with the chopped nuts, and serve.
Prepare ahead. The pudding can be made the night before and refrigerated.