Hot Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients:

For Orange Whipped Cream:

1/4 cup- Cream

1 1/2 tsp. Sugar

1/8 tsp. Grated orange zest

For Pudding:

1/2 cup- Sugar

1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch

3/4 cup- Milk

1/2 cup- Cream

1 pinch Salt

9 ounce- Chocolate, chopped

2 tbsp. Unsalted butter

1 tsp. Vanilla extract

Method:

1. In a small bowl, with a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream, sugar, and orange zest until soft peaks form. Refrigerate while making pudding.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; whisk in milk, cream, and salt until blended.

3. Cook over medium heat, whisking gently, just until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

4. Remove pan from heat; stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.

5. With a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat until light and fluffy.

6. Divide pudding into 4 ramekins; top each with a dollop of Orange Whipped Cream. Serve immediately.