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.

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

Details

Servings 4

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,