Chocolate Yummy is such a delicious dessert. A favorite without a doubt.
The Loon and I were just recently in New Orleans (NOLA) and I came across this local favorite dessert, called Chocolate Yummy (recipe from Chef Donald Link). Once you try this, you’ll understand why they call it Yummy. This ranks right up there with our Extreme Chocolate Cake and Ultimate Fudge Brownies!!
MAKE CHOCOLATE YUMMY IN STAGES
Because there are several layers to this amazing dessert, you can make them in stages.
First, its the unbelievably delicious pecan shortbread crust.
EXPERT TIP: Be sure to poke the batter with fork tongs to help in baking.
Now it’s time to make the amazing custard/pudding. You start by heating the cream.
Once it is hot (but not boiling), temper the yolks by slowly adding half the cream while stirring vigorously, then stir the egg mixture back into the cream in the saucepan.
After this the chocolate is mix in and melted to from a luxurious chocolate custard/pudding.
EXPERT TIP: This is done as not to scramble the eggs! That’s what culinary term ‘temper’ means.
HOW TO MAKE THE WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING
Making real whipped cream from scratch is really simple.
We use an electric hand mixer to beat the heavy cream until it reaches soft peaks.
The addition of confectioners’ sugar (aka powdered sugar) gives the whipped cream just a touch of sweetness.
The first layer on top of the pecan shortbread is softened cream cheese.
Then comes a layer of the chocolate pudding, and then topped with the whipped cream. Chill for about 1 hour.
NOTE: This dessert can easily be made up to 2 days before serving. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
Chocolate Yummy
Ingredients
FOR THE PECAN SHORTBREAD
- 3 oz pecans toasted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter softened, room temp
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
FOR THE CHOCOLATE PUDDING
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate I used dark chocolate morsels
- 1 oz milk chocolate I used milk chocolate morsels
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch Kosher salt
FOR THE CREAM CHEESE TOPPING
- 1 lb cream cheese room temp.
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings for garnish on top
Instructions
- Place the pecans and sugar in a food processor and pulse together for 30 seconds.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, vanilla, and the pecan sugar mixture, then stir in the flour and salt until just mixed.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325 F.
- Use your fingers to press the chilled dough into a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Prick the dough with a fork and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Cool the cooked dough wile preparing the remaining layers.
- Heat the cream for the pudding in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir together the sugar and egg yolks in a mixing bowl.
- When the cream is hot (but not boiling), temper the cream into the yolks by slowly adding half the cream while stirring vigorously, then stir the egg mixture back into the cream in the saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 6 minutes, until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Place the dark and milk chocolate in a mixing bowl with the butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate and butter are melted.
- Spread the pudding in a shallow dish to cool and cover it with a piece of plastic wrap, gently pressed directly on the the surface so a skin does not form.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, or with an electric hand mixer, whip the cream to soft peaks.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and whip a few minutes, until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the cream cheese over the cooled shortbread crust, top with the pudding, and then add the whipped cream.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings.
