I’m a big fan of pudding, but rarely make it myself, so I’m definitely guilty of spooning down Jell-o snack packs from time to time – even adding a little squirt of whipped cream too!I was craving chocolate something fierce this weekend and decided to make homemade pudding with a little bit of Baileys Irish Cream just to make it extra special.
Although I have made homemade pudding in past, I forgot how easy it is to make. Not only is making homemade pudding incredibly simple, it also tastes amazing and is a great framework for all types of flavor combinations. Plus, you’ll get a mini workout from all the whisking, so you can feel a little less guilty about this decadent treat.
As soon as I indulged in one spoonful of this rich, smooth homemade pudding, my brain went into high gear and immediately started jotting down other flavor ideas. You know how much I love those miniature bottles of liqueur – so be prepared for more ideas in coming weeks!
I served up my homemade chocolate pudding in small martini glasses, topped it with homemade whipped cream and chocolate curls to give it just a bit of elegance. Fancied up Baileys pudding – what more could you ask for?
Homemade Chocolate Pudding with Baileys
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/3 cups milk
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely choppedDirections:
1. In a medium saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch whisking to thoroughly incorporate. Add milk and whisk until dry ingredients are dissolved. Next, whisk in the egg yolk and cream.
2. Place the pan over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture comes to a full boil and thickens.
3. As soon as the mixture thickens, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla.
4. Add chocolate and whisk until it is completed melted and smooth.
5. Pour pudding into individual serving dishes. Let the pudding cool slightly then cover the tops with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
6. If desired, garnish with fresh whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Notes:
- Just in case you are curious, the mini martini glasses were purchased from Pier 1, the spoons are from Ikea.
My Baking Addiction adapted from food.com.
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I to prepared pudding this week-end… Mine was flavored with coffee and coffee liquor because I love the combination of chocolate and coffee. So true that’s easy to prepare and so good when we dig in!!!! Yours looks awesome, I’ll definitly give it a try on my next chocolate craving:)
Will you please share your recipe with me? How much coffee? Was it brewed? and where do I shop for coffee liquer?
Renee-
Hi – thanks for stopping by. I’m uncertain as to what recipe you are looking for. The recipe for the pudding is located below in the recipe box. There is no coffee in this recipe. You can pick up Baileys and other brands of Irish Cream at most liquor stores. Hope this helps!
-Jamie
Jamie.. this looks delicious! If I wanted to leave out the Baileys (I know, I Know.. but for the kids, say).. would I have to modify the recipe??
I’m wondering the same thing. I have 4 kids – I can’t make pudding and not share with them! How mean would that be?!
I’m thinking maybe just replace the Baileys with additional heavy cream or maybe milk to lighten it up a bit?
You might try Baileys Irish cream coffee creamer instead of the liquer.
The pudding looks yummy! Bailey’s is alway a good ingredient to add. BBB has a cute set of mini dessert dishes with little spoons for a really good price. Will have to try this over the weekend!
I have yet to make homemade pudding. For some reason the thought always seemed so daunting. I love that you added Baileys to this batch! Can’t wait to see your upcoming combos!!
how do u curl the chocolate like that?! amazing!
To make a chocolate curl like that, use a thicker chocolate bar (not one so thin like a Hershey’s bar), and warm the chocolate slightly with your hands. It’s usually easier to use something like a veggie peeler to create a tight curl like that.
Beautiful….I was going to try and not make sweets for a week, but after seeing this that is impossible. I need to make this ASAP!!
Oh sweet heavens! You did not make Baileys Chocolate Pudding???!!!!!! Uggggg, are you trying to kill me slowly?
Chocolate pudding is so tasty! I’ve never made pudding from scratch, but I’ve always wanted to try it.
Oh delicious! These will definitely be made in this house soon!
That looks so incredible. I can’t even form any more words!
I don’t know why I have never made this from scratch. I am putting this on my to do list. Minus the Bailey’s because I don’t care for it but like you said you can do whatever flavors your mind can dream up.
Looks gorgeous and so smooth and creamy.
I love your pictures – you’ve made it look so elegant!
I have made my own pudding only a few times in the past but yours looks stunning. The Baileys cream must taste fantastic!
I could definitely overdose on this….danger!
I haven’t made homemade chocolate pudding in ages – this would be great made with Amaretto… oh my!
ButterYum
I need to ask…what kind of dish do you (North Americans) mean by pudding? Because in the UK, pudding means either ANY desert, or specifically a steamed sponge type thing (sticky toffee pudding, spotted dick, Christmas pudding). Clearly you folks mean something else, specific, by pudding, but I can’t quite work out what!!
Helen-
Here is a little info on pudding from wikipedia: “In the United States, pudding characteristically denotes a sweet milk-based dessert similar in consistency to egg-based custards, though it may also refer to other types such as bread and rice pudding.”
Hope this clarifies it a bit for you! Have a great day!
-Jamie
Chocolate heaven! Never made pudding from scratch but definitely going to give it a try, thanks!
You are going to laugh about it but I make chocolate pudding with avocado! The photo is delicious as always…
I always get so excited when I see My Baking Addiction pop up in Google Reader. The picture, like always, is just perfect. I really admire your composition skills.
The recipe sounds great too! I’m definitely making it at some point. Thanks for the recipe!
Pudding is something that I really enjoy but kind of forget about. Thanks for reminding me!
Yum! That is some gorgeous looking pudding.
Yes please! This looks so amazing, love those chocolate curls
I love Baileys. And I love chocolate pudding (although being British makes me uncomfortable about calling it pudding! Puddings are steamed sponges!
), so I think I’m going to love this recipe!
Oh crap, that looks awesome! I could totaly go for pudding with Baileys! The photos are beautful!
These look so delicious! We are big fans of chocolate and Bailey’s! We attempted chocolate pudding recently and it was an epic fail but the recipe was very different from yours. I know how delicious homemade pudding is though so we will definitely have to try again!
yum yum yum! my boyfriend will love coming home to this treat! great post!
Oh my gosh!! Good thing I didn’t make a resolution this year! Can’t wait to give this a try. Mmmmmmmm. Thanks Jamie!!
Oh my hat!!!! This looks gorgeous!!! Thanks for another homemade favourite!
Love this!! Can’t wait to see what other flavors you come up with.
I’m also a culprit of loving the Jello pudding packs. But, I throw them in the freezer because I’m a little strange and love to chip away at it little by little. I’ve been wanting to make it homemade, so here’s a recipe I’ll need to try!
WOW this looks delicious–and I have all the ingredients right on hand!…. looks like dessert tonight!
YUM! This looks incredible!
This looks soooo good!
YUM. Thank you for posting this. Seriously. I have almost an entire bottle of Irish Cream in my pantry right now staring me down.
This is my new fav!!! I just posted it on FB!
I just finished making this, and I can hardly wait for 2 hours for it to be ready…I’ve licked the whisk and the pan….yummmm
When I saw Bailey’s…you had my undivided attention!!! Can’t wait to try this recipe out!
Why do you have to make me drool?! I love your recipes and your photography.
Hope my blog is as good as yours some day 
I have some kahlua liqueur that would go well with this recipe. I love the presentation, and yes I am interested in where you get your props. I am saving this one for my next party; it makes quiet a show, and then Valentines Day is just around the corner.
I havudding from scratch, sounds good. Especially this one! =)
Don’t know what happened there, should read *I have never made pudding* …
This pudding sounds amazingly awesome. I will definitely try it very soon!
Lovely. I like how you’ve garnished. Your whipped cream and chocolate curls are so perfect, like little clouds. Do you stablilze your whipped cream with powdered sugar?
Lynette-
Thanks for stopping by, yes – I did use a bit of confectioners’ sugar in my whipped cream. Have a great day!
-Jamie
Delicious. I love the way you curl the cream. Great job.
I made this yesterday. It went together perfectly and it was great! Thanks for the recipe!
Not only does this look delicious but the picture is BEAUTIFUL!!
this makes me want to run to the store and grab some baileys.
I don’t know if I can follow your blog… I might gain 100 pounds! LOL I plan on making your Heath Bar Cupcakes this weekend. I’m so excited! I just bought a cupcake corer, so I might even try to put a little icing in the center or something along those lines.
Ooh… I am totally on board with chocolate pudding… And, the Baileys just takes it over the top!
I made this tonight and it was delicious! Maybe I should have sifted the cornstarch because I did notice small clumps? Regardless, it was easy to make and really yummy.
Baileys in anything is my kind of dessert!
I love that you post where your dishes are from!!! I LOVE dishes, it’s actually a problem. Don’t stop posting where they are from!!
Hi Jaime
I’m making this dessert again over the weekend and want to know how you make the chocolate curl on top. What kind of chocolate and tool do you use for it? I’m sure I’ve got something in my patry to use for the curl.
Thanks so much,
Marissa K.