Name: Black-Bottom Caramel Pudding
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 3 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup heavy cream; 3 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped; Garnish: unsweetened whipped cream and finely chopped chocolate wafer cookies

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Black-Bottom Caramel PuddingLisa Hubbard

Keep an eye on the caramel as it nears the end of cooking—it can go from deep amber to just plain burned very quickly.

Cooks' note:

• Pudding can be made up to 3 days ahead and chilled, covered with plastic wrap.

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