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Apple Chocolate Pudding
Apple Chocolate Pudding is a nostalgic baked dessert that blends the richness of melted chocolate with the natural sweetness and slight tartness of apples. The combination results in a moist, comforting pudding with layers of fruit softened by butter, sugar, and chocolate. Recipes like this were popular in early to mid-20th-century kitchens, offering a creative way to stretch ingredients while still producing a satisfying dessert. Today, it remains a charming treat for family dinners or cozy autumn evenings, balancing hearty fruit with indulgent chocolate.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups apples (chopped, peeled and cored)
  • 1 tbsp butter (for sautéing apples)
  • 4 oz unsweetened chocolate (about 1 square)
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup sugar (or to taste)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Apples

  • Slice 1 ½ cups of apples and sauté with 1 tablespoon butter until tender.

Step 2: Melt Chocolate

  • Boil 4 oz of chocolate in 4 tablespoons water until smooth.

Step 3: Beat Eggs

  • In a bowl, beat 4 eggs with sugar until fluffy and pale.

Step 4: Combine Mixture

  • Stir the chocolate into the egg mixture until well blended.

Step 5: Assemble

  • Place apples in a deep pie dish. Pour the chocolate mixture over the apples.

Step 6: Bake

  • Bake in a moderate oven (350°F/175°C) for 15 minutes until set.

Tips

  • The card also includes “Apple Pudding” below, use that as a non-chocolate variation (layers of apples with bread/cake and custard).
  • Use tart apples (such as Granny Smith) to balance the sweetness of the chocolate.
  • Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the apple pulp for warm spice notes.
  • Substitute dark chocolate for a less sweet, richer pudding.
  • Add a handful of chopped nuts for texture.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • If apples are very juicy, drain lightly before adding chocolate custard.
  • Bake in individual ramekins for single-serve desserts.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla to the chocolate-egg mixture for extra flavor.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a classic look.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gTrans Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple chocolate, apple dessert, baked pudding, chocolate pudding, comfort food, heirloom dessert, retro recipe, vintage recipe
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