Chocolate rum pudding (flambé)

This chocolate rum flambé pudding combines two indulgences: silky chocolate custard and a fiery rum caramel sauce. The contrast of cold pudding with hot, flambéed sauce makes each bite rich, bold, and unforgettable.

  • 18 Sep 2025
  • Cook time 20 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 10 Ingredients

Chocolate rum pudding (flambé)

The pudding itself is creamy and luscious, while the rum caramel sauce brings sweetness, warmth, and a little drama. It’s a recipe that feels luxurious but is straightforward to prepare, making it a reliable showstopper for both casual gatherings and formal dinners.

Ingredients:

1 cup dark chocolate
230g
2 cup milk (1% fat)
400g
1/2 cup sugar
120g
3 tbsp dry cocoa powder
44g
3 tbsp cornstarch
44g
3 egg
170g
1/4 tsp salt
1.25g
1/4 cup butter
54g
1/4 cup brown sugar
60g
1/4 cup rum
50g

Instructions:

1. Cook pudding base: In a saucepan, whisk cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and milk. Cook over medium heat until thick.
2. Add eggs and chocolate: Temper eggs with hot mixture, then stir in melted chocolate. Chill pudding for at least 2 hours.
3. Make sauce: Melt butter and brown sugar until caramelized.
4. Flambé: Add rum, ignite carefully, let flames subside.
5. Serve: Pour hot rum sauce over cold pudding.

Tips:

- Chocolate: Use high-quality dark chocolate for richness.

- Texture: For extra smoothness, strain the pudding before chilling.

- Safety: Always flambé with caution - use a long lighter or match.

This chocolate rum dessert delivers both drama and indulgence. Creamy pudding paired with a fiery sauce makes for an unforgettable finale to any meal. A must-try for chocolate lovers.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size190 grams
Energy
Calories 320kcal16%
Protein
Protein 10g7%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 60g17%
Fiber 7g19%
Sugar 40g41%
Fat
Fat 30g34%
Saturated 6g20%
Cholesterol 140mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 160ug18%
Choline 110mg20%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg6%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg18%
Vitamin B3 0.25mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg4%
Vitamin B9 24ug6%
Vitamin B12 0.69ug29%
Vitamin C 0.00mg0%
Vitamin E 0.31mg2%
Vitamin K 0.98ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 120mg9%
Copper, Cu 0.30mg33%
Iron, Fe 6mg57%
Magnesium, Mg 140mg33%
Phosphorus, P 180mg14%
Potassium, K 270mg8%
Selenium, Se 12ug21%
Sodium, Na 150mg10%
Zinc, Zn 1.17mg11%
Water
Water 90g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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