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Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Pudding

17 March, 2015 by Tara 8 Comments

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A recipe for Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Pudding! The dark chocolate pudding base is simmered over medium heat until thickened, mixed with Irish Cream, and refrigerated until set.

Disclaimer: Consume alcoholic beverages at your own risk and liability. This recipe is intended only for those over the age of 21 (in the United States). Please drink/eat responsibly.

Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Pudding in small glasses and on a spoon.

This Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Pudding is an easy dessert to make if you have any extra Irish Cream lying around from St. Patrick’s Day! Sugar, cocoa powder (Dutch-processed if available), and cornstarch are combined in a saucepan with milk, cream, and an egg yolk. The mixture is simmered until thickened, then flavored with Irish Cream, dark chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract. 

Transfer the pudding to individual serving glasses, cover, and refrigerate until set and well-chilled, at least 2-4 hours or overnight. Immediately before serving, top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkling of grated dark chocolate!

Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

As a note, the Irish Cream is mixed into the pudding after cooking, so no alcohol is cooked out. This pudding is best for adults over the age of 21 (in the United States). Please drink/eat responsibly.

Don’t like dark chocolate? The pudding can also be prepared with regular cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate. Want to add an even more indulgent touch? Mix in a teaspoon of instant espresso powder with the cocoa powder, sugar, and cornstarch.

Slowly pour in the milk as you whisk to prevent lumps from forming. Stir the mixture often while it is simmering. Be careful not to burn the bottom of the pan, especially as the pudding starts to thicken. 

The pudding is a bit on the decadent side. I like to divide the mixture among smaller serving/parfait glasses.

Looking for more alcohol-based desserts?

Try my

  • Blood Orange Chardonnay Cupcakes
  • Strawberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta
  • Brandy Milk Punch Macarons

Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Pudding in three glasses topped with whipped cream and chocolate.

Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Adapted from The Kiwi Cook

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Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Pudding

A recipe for Irish Cream Dark Chocolate Pudding! The dark chocolate pudding base is simmered over medium heat until thickened, mixed with Irish Cream, and refrigerated until set.
Course Dessert
Cuisine N/A
Keyword alcohol, chocolate, dark chocolate, dessert, Irish cream, pudding
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4 -6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
  • 1 1/3 cup (315 milliliters) milk
  • 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) heavy cream
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) Irish cream
  • 3 ounces (85 grams) dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

  • Whipped cream for serving
  • Grated/finely chopped dark chocolate for serving

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in the milk until the powders are dissolved. Whisk in the heavy cream and egg yolk, then place over medium heat.
  • Stir often until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat. Mix in the Irish cream, dark chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Allow to cool slightly, then divide among individual serving glasses. Cover the tops with plastic wrap, making sure it is touching the tops of the pudding to keep skin from forming. Refrigerate to chill thoroughly, at least 2-4 hours to overnight.
  • Serve chilled topped with whipped cream and grated chocolate.
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  1. Kelley-Ann Morgan

    17 March, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    This looks deliciousz

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    • Tara

      19 March, 2015 at 8:51 am

      It was!

      Reply
  2. lk529

    23 April, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    So pretty. I failed at my first attempt of pudding recently – I turned it into ice cream… This would be good as either I imagine!

    Reply
  3. Gail Montero Raines

    2 March, 2021 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    I find this dessert to be simply irresistible as it has two of my faves – Irish cream and dark chocolate!

    Reply
  4. Courtney

    2 March, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious dessert! Perfect for my nightly chocolate cravings – that dark chocolate and baileys combo can’t be beat!

    Reply
  5. Beth

    2 March, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    We just LOVE this pudding. I didn’t realize how easy it was to make pudding from scratch. This is going on more normal rotation. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Carrie Robinson

    2 March, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at dark chocolate…. and Irish cream. 😉 What a great dessert idea for St. Patrick’s Day!

    Reply
  7. Julie

    2 March, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    Homemade dark chocolate pudding sounds so good but then you added irish cream which takes this pudding over the top! Deliciousness!

    Reply

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