Name: Dark Chocolate Pudding with Pretzels
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 4 large egg yolks; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted, slightly cooled; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Whipped cream and chopped pretzels (for serving)

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Matt Duckor

More proof that salt makes any dessert taste better—we’d even top these puddings with crushed potato chips.

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