Chocolate Espresso Pudding

Submitted by shawnajean

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) Ghirardelli Espresso Escape chocolate bars (dark chocolate with espresso)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Garnish

• lightly sweetened whipped cream
• espresso beans
• cinnamon

directions

1. Whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt in a medium saucepan to blend. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir often with a whisk, going into corners of saucepan.
2. Boil 1 minute, whisking, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate and vanilla until chocolate melts and mixture is blended.
3. Scrape into a bowl. Cover surface directly with plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours or until cold. Spoon into small cups or bowls; garnish.