Decadent Chocolate Pudding

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 1/3 cups (20 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons amaretto
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup sweetened whipped cream

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 12mins
Adapted from mrfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 12 minutes or until mixture reaches 160 degrees F.

Add chocolate chips and next 3 ingredients, stirring until smooth.

Spoon into 8 (4-ounce) ramekins or custard cups; cover and chill at least 4 hours. Top each serving with whipped cream. Garnish, if desired, with chocolate shavings.

Note: This dense, rich pudding is a chocolate lover's delight. To make it "family friendly," omit the amaretto and substitute 3 tablespoons milk and 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring.