Name: Valrhona Chocolate Pudding
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup sugar; 4 1/2 oz Valrhona bittersweet chocolate (61%), finely chopped; 5 large egg yolks; 6 (4-oz) ramekins

Elise McBryde of Stamford, Connecticut, writes: "I would love to have the recipe for the Valrhona chocolate pudding served at the City Limits Diner, in Stamford, Connecticut."

Cooks' note:

Puddings can be chilled, covered with a sheet of plastic wrap after 4 hours, up to 2 days. Blot very gently with paper towels before serving.

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