Bittersweet Almond Chocolate Pudding.
By jojomail1
Quick and easy. Make 4 servings. Prep is 5 minutes, microwave on high for 8.5 minutes. Requires 4 hours or overnight refrigeration. From October 2008 Family Circle.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- pinch salt
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping
Preparation
Step 1
In a large microwave safe bowl, combine milk, sugar, eggs, cornstarch and salt. Whisk until well blended.
Microwave on high, 5 minutes then whisk until smooth.
In a second bowl, melt chocolate on high for 1 minute. Stir, microwave on high for another 30 seconds. Stir until smooth.
Spoon into 4 serving dishes, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Before serving, toast almonds. Place in a glass pie plate, toss with olive oil. Microwave on high 1 minute. Stir, microwave an additional 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Garnish pudding with whipped topping, then sprinkle toasted nuts,