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Peppermint Pudding

Make chocolate peppermint pudding with brown sugar, cocoa, milk, cream and peppermint extract. A festive holiday dessert for six.

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Sara Noel
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Peppermint pudding

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A chocolate pudding with brown sugar and cocoa, flavored with peppermint for the holidays.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings6 servings
Calories320
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • Garnish (no amounts): whipped cream crushed candy canes

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk

Directions
 

  1. In a saucepan, whisk the brown sugar, cocoa, corn starch, and salt, then whisk in the milk and cream.
  2. Add the chocolate chips. Heat over medium, stirring often, until it simmers and thickens, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract.
  3. Divide among dishes, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cool.
  4. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes if you like.

Notes

Prep 15 min. Kids: hard candy-cane pieces are a choking risk for small children.

Nutrition

Serving: 166g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1.4mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 servings; cocoa powder counted as unsweetened cocoa, milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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