Chocolate Espresso Pudding

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup milk
• 5  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon  unsweetened cocoa
• 1  pinch salt
• 1 (3 1/2ounce)  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.