I’m a true chocolate fiend, and the idea of a chocolate pudding made out of black chocolate was instantly appealing to me. (You can find black chocolate at King Arthur Flour’s website.) While I still prefer chocolate mousse to chocolate pudding any day, this was such a fun and gloriously chocolatey dessert to serve my friends and family. Be sure to have some homemade whipped cream on hand. It balances out the rich chocolate flavors!
In other news, Tesco Foods emailed me and asked if I would be willing to host a Crockpot giveaway on my blog. Of course I would! I love my crockpot and I know that many, many families rely on the ease of tossing ingredients in a slow cooker first thing in the morning so that dinner is ready when they return home from work. Many of us are hunkering down for winter or gearing up for a Christmas buying frenzy, so whether you want this Crockpot for yourself or to give as a gift to someone else, here are ways you can enter to win it! Each comment gives you one entry, so you can get a total of 4 entries!
- Leave a comment below letting me know your favorite Crockpot comfort food.
- Leave a separate comment below if you follow me on Facebook. If not, you can do so here!
- Leave a separate comment below if you follow this blog on Twitter (@divinedishes) and also tell me your twitter handle.
- Leave a separate comment below if you subscribe to the RSS feed from this blog (if you don’t already, you can easily do so now by clicking on the icon in the upper right hand corner of this page!).
(If you live in the States, your crockpot will come from Amazon.com. You can read more about it here!)
This contest will close at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2011. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org.
And now…. back to our chocolate pudding. 
From Joy the Baker
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place 2 cups of milk in a medium saucepan with sugar and cocoa powder. Heat over medium heat until steaming and warm. You don’t necessarily have to bring the mixture to a boil. Just heat it up and whisk it together.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining 1/2 cup milk, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Drizzle about half of the steaming hot chocolate milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. This will temper the eggs, making them a bit warm before they’re cooked over a flame. Return all of the chocolate, milk, egg mixture back to the saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking nearly constantly. Make sure to get into the corners of the pan where the pudding might stick and overcook.
- When pudding starts to boil, continue to whisk and boil for about 2 to 3 minutes. Pudding will thicken. Remove from heat and spoon into 4 ramekins or jars. Cover with plastic wrap (on the surface of the pudding if you want to avoid pudding skin). Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- For the whipped cream, whip together heavy cream, sugar, vanilla bean, and a pinch of salt. Dollop over cold pudding and serve.
127 responses so far ↓
1 Kristin // Dec 1, 2011 at 3:06 am
My favorite crockpot comfort food is Italian beef! So tasty!!!
2 Maureen // Dec 1, 2011 at 8:01 am
it would be the pasta sauce that my aunt makes. put if over a quick noodle and it is wonderful.
3 Angie L. // Dec 1, 2011 at 8:36 am
My favorite crock-pot comfort dish would have to be roast with potatoes and carrots. The roast is so tender and delicious!
4 Angie L. // Dec 1, 2011 at 8:37 am
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5 Angie L. // Dec 1, 2011 at 8:39 am
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6 Leesa // Dec 1, 2011 at 9:17 am
Oh, sorry, I posted a detailed comment but it didn’t take it! A wonderful roast with carrots, potatoes, onions is so good slow cooked. Brown it first, then pour red wine over it to scrape up the goodies, yum!
7 Leslie // Dec 1, 2011 at 9:31 am
Beef Stew – the one from the recipe book that came with my first Crock-pot, in 1984!
8 Kari // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:23 am
I love to make pulled BBQ pork in my crockpot!
9 Kari // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:24 am
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10 Angel // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:28 am
I love making my apple butter in the crock pot (minus the lid- which works perfectly for me since my lid broke years ago
11 Angel // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:29 am
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12 Abbey // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:39 am
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13 Abbey // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:40 am
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14 Abbey // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:40 am
Crockpot rotisserie chicken
15 Nancy // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:44 am
Crockpot chili!
16 Nancy // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:44 am
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17 candace // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:47 am
my favorite crock pot recipe is a squash chili that i got out of a cookbook from my grandmother!!
18 candace // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:47 am
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19 Anna // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:58 am
my favorite crockpot comfort recipe is homemade chili
20 Anna // Dec 1, 2011 at 10:59 am
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21 Jo // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:17 am
I love chili! I found a great recipe that I’ll gladly share with you
I tried using my crockpot to make it in last week but it’s BROKEN!!! So the giveaway is very timely!
22 Jo // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:17 am
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23 Liz H // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:19 am
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24 Liz H // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:20 am
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25 Liz H // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:22 am
My favorite crockpot comfort food is Guiness & BBQ Pulled Pork – YUM!!!
26 Trezlen // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:27 am
My favorite crockpot food is a hearty soup on cold, cold day.
27 Trezlen // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:27 am
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28 Trezlen // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:27 am
I follow you on twitter. @trezziki
29 Trezlen // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:28 am
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30 Kirsten Rodriguez // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:55 am
My favorite crockpot recipe is a whole chicken rubbed first with achiote (annatto seed) paste and cooked with pieces of orange or grapefruit. It’s amazing and makes the best stock! (I also throw in a few whole chilis if I want it spicy.)
31 Kirsten Rodriguez // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:55 am
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32 Kirsten Rodriguez // Dec 1, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Following on Twitter! I forgot to include, “lots of garlic” in my recipe!
33 Caralee Spafford // Dec 1, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Crockpot stew is always a favorite!
34 Caralee Spafford // Dec 1, 2011 at 12:46 pm
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35 Jennifer Powers // Dec 1, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Pot roast with carrots and potatoes…best comfort food ever!
36 Jennifer Powers // Dec 1, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Chicken amd dumplings are yummy too!
37 Heidi // Dec 1, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Roast & potatoes!!
38 Heidi // Dec 1, 2011 at 2:28 pm
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39 Nicky J // Dec 1, 2011 at 2:36 pm
I can never get enough of my mom’s crock-pot BBQ chicken!!! Woot!
40 Nicky J // Dec 1, 2011 at 2:37 pm
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41 Nicky J // Dec 1, 2011 at 2:38 pm
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42 Susan // Dec 1, 2011 at 2:58 pm
It’s hard to choose just one, but I’ve narrowed it to 2 of my go to favorites. Italian chicken is a wonderful served over Pasta, and Taco Soup can’t
be beat on cold blustery days!!
43 Susan // Dec 1, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Liked you on FB too!!
44 Susan // Dec 1, 2011 at 3:01 pm
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45 Caroline // Dec 1, 2011 at 3:05 pm
My favorite crockpot recipe right now is a black bean soup. It’s simple but so hearty and delicious! My husband has asked that I make this EVERY week.
46 Caroline // Dec 1, 2011 at 3:06 pm
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47 Caroline // Dec 1, 2011 at 3:06 pm
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48 Caroline // Dec 1, 2011 at 3:07 pm
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49 Shirley Madsen // Dec 1, 2011 at 5:49 pm
I have several favorite crock pot recipes. I especially like to tenderize tough cuts of meat in the pot by slowly simmering the meat in water seasoned with diced veggies. The aroma is tantalizing (even though I am a vegetarian) and lasts all day!
50 Shirley Madsen // Dec 1, 2011 at 5:50 pm
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51 Shirley Madsen // Dec 1, 2011 at 5:51 pm
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52 Danielle // Dec 1, 2011 at 8:40 pm
My favorite crockpot dish isn’t really a dish–apple butter! Yum!
53 maggiewann // Dec 1, 2011 at 9:16 pm
My mother’s crockpot stew–she started making it fifty years ago using beef. She’s gone now but I still make it with venison and elk, it’s always been a family favorite.
54 Kathryn George // Dec 1, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Taco Soup. Made for my by a friend in Colorado on a snowy night. Now, even though I am in sunny California, I can always feel “cozy” when I make it for the fam.
55 Kathryn George // Dec 1, 2011 at 9:25 pm
I am a FB follower!
56 Kathryn George // Dec 1, 2011 at 9:26 pm
I am a twitter follower as well! @intherace
57 Veronica // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:04 pm
My favorite crockpot comfort food would have to be pulled pork.
58 Veronica // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:06 pm
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59 Jessy // Dec 1, 2011 at 11:38 pm
My favourite crockpot comfort food is my mother’s vegetable stew!
60 Juliana // Dec 2, 2011 at 5:33 am
My favorite crockpot comfort food would have to be chili!
61 Jennifer // Dec 2, 2011 at 6:06 am
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62 Jennifer // Dec 2, 2011 at 6:06 am
My favourite crockpot recipe is vegetarian chili, so perfectly warm and comforting this time of year!
63 Kim // Dec 2, 2011 at 6:33 am
My favorite is white bean chicken chili! Yum!
64 Kim // Dec 2, 2011 at 6:34 am
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65 Kim // Dec 2, 2011 at 6:34 am
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66 Kim // Dec 2, 2011 at 6:36 am
ps. . . the chocolate pudding looks amazing! I was just going to order cinnamon filling from King Arthur, now I’ll have to add the black cocoa powder.! Thanks!
67 Ashley // Dec 2, 2011 at 7:10 am
Bean soup in the crockpot. Delicious! And the leftovers last all week for yummy lunches
68 Zoe // Dec 2, 2011 at 7:37 am
3-bean chile! Super easy and super delicious! It’s in the crockpot now, as a matter of fact! Yum!
69 janet // Dec 2, 2011 at 7:51 am
I love making minestrone and dried beans cook up beautifully.
70 Amber H. // Dec 2, 2011 at 8:43 am
Pot roast! yummy!
71 Andrea // Dec 2, 2011 at 8:48 am
I’ve made a really good pulled pork recipe in the crockpot a few times, and I’ve also cooked pears which were a lovely treat
I would love to win this crockpot because #1, I don’t have my own so I could either keep it or use it as a nice Christmas gift to my boyfriend!
72 Andrea // Dec 2, 2011 at 8:50 am
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73 Andrea // Dec 2, 2011 at 8:51 am
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74 Rebecca // Dec 2, 2011 at 8:55 am
I have a recipe for honey soy chicken that is really tasty and super easy to do. At the end of the 6 hours on low it is just falling apart!
75 Rebecca // Dec 2, 2011 at 8:58 am
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76 Rebecca // Dec 2, 2011 at 8:59 am
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77 Danielle // Dec 2, 2011 at 9:07 am
Yum I love chili, and pulled pork! Or, Pulled Pork Chili
78 Stacy // Dec 2, 2011 at 9:24 am
I love chicken chili soup in the crock pot! BUT I LOVE YOU MORE!!!
79 Stacy // Dec 2, 2011 at 9:24 am
I also follow you on Facebook! <3
80 Stacy // Dec 2, 2011 at 9:25 am
I also follow your RSS feed! xo
ps. Danielle – can you share your recipe for Pulled Pork Chili??? YES!!!
81 Letty // Dec 2, 2011 at 10:40 am
My fav crockpot recipe is Hearty Beef Stew! A terrific comfort for a cold blustery night
82 Stacey // Dec 2, 2011 at 11:10 am
My favorite crock pot comfort food is pot roast.
83 Stacey // Dec 2, 2011 at 11:11 am
I like you on Facebook!
84 Stacey // Dec 2, 2011 at 11:11 am
I am an RSS subscriber too!
85 Stacey // Dec 2, 2011 at 11:12 am
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86 Letty // Dec 2, 2011 at 11:15 am
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87 Nicole D // Dec 2, 2011 at 11:41 am
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88 Nicole D // Dec 2, 2011 at 11:47 am
My favorite recipe is an all day spaghetti sauce…lots and lots of ingredients! Not super spicy, but super yummo!
89 MARLYS Folly // Dec 2, 2011 at 12:05 pm
My favorite crockpot food is turkey breast done with lots of spices
90 MARLYS Folly // Dec 2, 2011 at 12:05 pm
I follow you on facebook
91 MARLYS Folly // Dec 2, 2011 at 12:06 pm
I follow you on twitter…. @Fmyvon. Tried to follow you on RSS but says error ~~ will try later.
92 Alana // Dec 2, 2011 at 12:24 pm
I love making stews and chilis in a crockpot [or in my extra large pan].. my absolute favorite is a chicken and wild rice stew with cranberries
Extra delicious for winter!
93 Alana // Dec 2, 2011 at 12:25 pm
I also follow you on Facebook!
94 Susie D. // Dec 2, 2011 at 12:41 pm
BBQ pulled pork! Mmm, I wish we had some stocked up in the freezer.
95 Elisa // Dec 2, 2011 at 1:25 pm
My favorite crockpot comfort food is vegetarian chili!
96 Allie // Dec 2, 2011 at 1:25 pm
My favorite crockpot recipe is my moms chili. Its the best!
97 Keiko // Dec 2, 2011 at 3:59 pm
My dad makes amazing bbq pulled pork in his crockpot. I wish I had my own to make it!
98 Keiko // Dec 2, 2011 at 4:00 pm
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99 Julie // Dec 2, 2011 at 4:40 pm
I love to season a whole chicken and put it in the crock pot and serve it with rice….yum! And your pudding looks divine
100 Julie // Dec 2, 2011 at 4:43 pm
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101 Amanda N // Dec 2, 2011 at 5:11 pm
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102 Amanda N // Dec 2, 2011 at 5:12 pm
My favorite Crockpot Recipe is soup!! Especially Chicken Taco Soup!
103 Mackenzie // Dec 3, 2011 at 11:42 am
My favorite crockpot recipe is Brunswick Stew, so comforting.
104 Karin // Dec 3, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Beef stew
105 Karin // Dec 3, 2011 at 2:36 pm
I follow on FB (Karin A-g)
106 Johannah B // Dec 3, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Hungarian Goulash!! YUMMY
107 Johannah B // Dec 3, 2011 at 3:44 pm
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108 Johannah B // Dec 3, 2011 at 3:45 pm
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109 Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies // Dec 3, 2011 at 4:23 pm
My fave crockpot food is beef stew.
110 hanna // Dec 3, 2011 at 5:51 pm
My favorite crockpot dish is pot roast with carrots and potatoes. So delicious!
111 hanna // Dec 3, 2011 at 5:52 pm
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112 hanna // Dec 3, 2011 at 5:52 pm
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113 Chris M. // Dec 3, 2011 at 7:00 pm
My favorite is chili no doubt. Thanks!
114 TC // Dec 3, 2011 at 7:14 pm
ribs! my friend makes great ribs with bbq sauce, molasses, and other seasonings in the slow cooker. it is soooo good.
115 Stephanie // Dec 3, 2011 at 8:48 pm
I absolutely LOVE making sloppy joes in my crockpot! It’s too bad my crockpot is on it’s last, well loved, legs.
I also love making BBQ pulled pork sliders, so delicious!
116 Stephanie // Dec 3, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Following on FB as Stephanie Williams
117 Stephanie // Dec 3, 2011 at 9:07 pm
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118 ikkinlala // Dec 3, 2011 at 9:33 pm
I love making pulled pork.
119 Deb // Dec 3, 2011 at 10:06 pm
My new crockpot love is apple butter!
120 Rachel (De Ma Cuisine) // Dec 3, 2011 at 11:02 pm
I hope it’s 11:59pm PST (or later), as I just discovered your blog. I’d make soup, well, actually, I might give the crock pot to someone who doesn’t already have one, since I love mine so much.
121 Rachel (De Ma Cuisine) // Dec 3, 2011 at 11:04 pm
I followed you on Twitter (FromMaCuisine).
122 Rachel (De Ma Cuisine) // Dec 3, 2011 at 11:04 pm
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123 Lexi // Dec 4, 2011 at 8:37 am
I love Kahlua Pork in the crock pot.
124 Sarah O. // Dec 5, 2011 at 11:36 am
My favorite crockpot meal is lentil stew.
125 natalie (the sweets life) // Dec 7, 2011 at 9:28 am
i posted a tequila turkey crockpot chili yesterday that is seriously my new favorite!!!!
ps. BLACK chocolate? yum!
126 Supergoo // Dec 7, 2011 at 3:42 pm
I love making apple butter in my crockpot!
127 melinda s. // Dec 8, 2011 at 7:00 am
Favorite crock pot recipe….pulled pork or chicken