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Peppermint pudding

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate pudding, christmas dessert, holiday dessert, peppermint recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
A chocolate pudding with brown sugar and cocoa, flavored with peppermint for the holidays.

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

Directions

  • In a saucepan, whisk the brown sugar, cocoa, corn starch, and salt, then whisk in the milk and cream.
  • 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.
  • Divide among dishes, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cool.
  • 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.