Jennifer Millar’s Chocolate Budini

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Jennifer Millar's deliciously smooth Chocolate Budini recipe perfect for chocolate lovers

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 ounces bittersweet chocolate , finely chopped
	12 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into bits
	3/4 cup sugar
	1 pinch fine sea salt
	3 large eggs , separated , at room temperature
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
	1 pint coffee ice cream or 1 pint vanilla ice cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

637

Sugar

43g

Fat

51g

Jennifer Millar's Chocolate Budini is a decadent dessert perfect for chocolate lovers. This recipe produces a smooth and fudgy chocolate cake that is rich in taste and velvety in texture. This dessert is perfect for a romantic night in or a dinner party with friends. It is easy to make but yields impressive results and will leave your guests wanting more. Serve it alongside a scoop of coffee or vanilla ice cream to balance out the richness of the chocolate.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2.	Butter six 6-ounce ramekins and coat with sugar, knocking out the excess.
3.	In a large heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate with the butter, stirring occasionally until smooth.
4.	Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the sugar and salt.
5.	Whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time, then whisk in the vanilla.
6.	In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until firm peaks form.
7.	Whisk one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until smooth, then fold in the remaining whites in two additions until no streaks remain.
8.	Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins and smooth the surface.
9.	Transfer the ramekins to a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the cakes are risen and set but still jiggly in the center.
10.	Let stand for 5 minutes, then run the tip of a small knife around each cake to loosen.
11.	Invert onto plates and let cool for 5 minutes.
12.	Serve each cake with a scoop of coffee ice cream or vanilla ice cream.

PROS

This dessert is rich and indulgent, perfect for satisfying a chocolate craving.

The recipe is easy to follow and yields impressive results.

Pairs well with coffee or tea.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Some may find the recipe’s texture too dense or heavy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest dessert option, chocolate has been linked to improved mood, cognitive function, and heart health.
Consuming dark chocolate specifically has been found to be high in antioxidants that may prevent cell damage and inflammation.
The eggs in this recipe contain a decent amount of protein, and the recipe can be modified to use a sugar substitute like Stevia or a low-carb flour alternative to make it more diabetes-friendly.