Creamy Chocolate Polenta Recipe

Name: Creamy Chocolate Polenta Recipe
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; Pinch salt; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup polenta (see note); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

This warm chocolatey pudding is eggless, creamy, and a snap to make if you use fine grain or instant polenta.

Creamy Chocolate Polenta Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 4 to 6 servings

Makes 3 cups

3 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pinch salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup polenta (see note)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

In medium saucepan, heat milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne over medium heat to simmer.
Slowly whisk in polenta in a thin steady stream and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir until mixture is thickened to a pudding consistency and polenta is soft, about 3 minutes (see note).
Stir in vanilla and chocolate until smooth. Spoon into cups and serve.

Notes

I purchased a fine grain polenta. It wasn't labeled as "instant" but cooked very quickly in about 3 minutes. Cooking time (and liquid amount needed) may differ depending on the polenta that you use. If polenta thickens before it is cooked, add a small amount of milk until polenta is finished cooking.

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Chocoholic: Creamy Chocolate Polenta

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
298	Calories
18g	Fat
25g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	298
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Sodium 203mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 178mg	14%
Iron 4mg	25%
Potassium 379mg	8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.