Rich, Easy, Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

12 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 4 hr 15 min

“Eat this super-rich dessert in small portions to satisfy your chocolate cravings. You'll also receive health enhancing antioxidants from the dark chocolate.” - by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Ingredients

2 cups cold fat-free half-and-half
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 (11.5 ounce) package Ghirardelli 60% cocoa bittersweet chocolate chips
3 fluid ounces Amaretto liqueur (or rum)

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Original recipe yields 12 servings

Directions

In a medium saucepan, stir together 1 cup half and half and the cornstarch until smooth. Add remaining half and half. Over low heat, bring mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Remove from heat.
Put chocolate and Amaretto in a small bowl; microwave on high 20 seconds. Stir until chips are mostly melted.
Return milk to low heat. Add chocolate; stir continuously, scraping pan, until thick.
Cool. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
254 cal
13%

Fat
12.1 g
19%

Carbs
29.2 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (12)

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schmerna

Jan. 2, 2007

"I clipped this recipes from USA Weekend which contained an error in the amount of chips. Even with that fixed, the pudding was too thin in consistency. I'm not sure if I made a mistake or if there s..." See morehould be more cornstarch. The flavor was good and I think there is potential, hence the three stars."

Maria

Apr. 10, 2007

"I made this with 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup whipping cream and a whole bag of milk chocolate chips. It is divine! Thanks for the recipe!..." See more"

bakes4peace

Jun. 6, 2011

"This is a good recipe if you need a quick chocolate fix. It lacks a little depth compared to other "old fashioned" chocolate pudding recipes, maybe because it has so few ingredients, but it helps to a..." See moredd about a 1/4 tsp of salt, some vanilla, and a little cold butter after it's off the heat. Also, some reviewers said they has trouble getting it to set. The recipe says to bring the cream and starch to a simmer over low heat; typically corn starch needs to simmer for about 60 seconds to thicken properly. If it's not thickening try simmering a little longer. You can tell when it thickens! It happens fast!"

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