Brandy Alexander
1 ounce brandy
1 ounce rum cream*
1 ounce dark creme de cacoa
1 egg white
Whole nutmeg (for garnish)
Dry shake egg white until frothy. Add remaining ingredients and ice to cocktail shaker and shake vigorously a second time. Strain into a chilled coupe and serve garnished with ground nutmeg.
*Rum Cream is more spice and vanilla based than Irish Creams like Bailey’s and pairs well with egg. Substitute heavy cream if you prefer for a less complex but still tasty cocktail.
Yield: 1 cocktail
The Real Deal Chocolate Pudding
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
2½ tablespoons cornstarch
2½ cups whole milk, divided
zest of 1 small orange
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 ounces dark chocolate (containing 60% to 72% cocoa solids), chopped finely
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan.
Slowly whisk in ½ cup of the milk until smooth in texture and turn the heat to medium.
Whisking continuously, slowly pour in the remaining 2 cups of milk. Add orange zest. Whisk for approximately 7 minutes, until the pudding thickens.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly whisk in the butter, chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt until everything is melted and fully incorporated.
Using a teaspoon, sample some—just because.
Divide into 6 ramekins or dessert dishes and serve warm, or cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly on the surface to prevent a film from forming on the pudding, and refrigerate until chilled.
Emmy-nominated Chef Nathan Lyon is known for his simple, innovative cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients.
You may recognize Nathan as the Culinary and Culture Ambassador for Curiosity Stream, the host of Good Food America with Nathan Lyon (Z Living), creator and host of A Lyon in the Kitchen (Discovery Health and Fit TV) or from the second season of The Next Food Network Star.
Learn more about Chef Nathan Lyon on his website.