Ingredients

serves 6

　　6 large egg yolks

　　3/4 cup sugar

　　1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

　　12 ounces mascarpone cheese

　　1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling-hot water

　　3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

　　1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

　　1 cup heavy cream

　　Candied orange peel, for garnish (optional)

　　

Step 1

Whisk the yolks and sugar in a large heatproof bowl until pale and creamy, about 1 minute. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water; whisk until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F and the mixture is thickened, about 3 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Remove from heat; whisk in the cocoa, cheese, espresso, vanilla, and salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until cold, 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).

　　

Step 3

Beat the cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Top each serving of pudding with whipped cream. Garnish with candied orange peel, if desired.

　　Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group.Buy the full book from Amazon.