Baileys Creamy Chocolate Pudding

Baileys Creamy Chocolate Pudding

Quick and easy to prepare, this silky-smooth treat can be made with sweet chocolate or use dark bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate for a more intense chocolate delivery. 

Ingredients:
¼ cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50 mL) cornstarch
1 1/3 cups (325 mL) milk
½ cup (125 mL) light or whipping cream
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup (75 mL) Baileys Irish Cream
1 bar (85 g) imported milk chocolate, chopped or 3 squares, 3  oz. (90g) sweet chocolate.chopped 

Garnish
Cocoa powder
Grated chocolate or chocolate curls
Whipped cream, optional

Directions 
Combine sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Pour in milk
and whisk well to dissolve the cornstarch. Whisk in cream and egg
yolk. Place over medium heat and cook. Whisk constantly, for about
4 minutes or until it comes to a full boil and thickens.

Remove from heat and whisk in Baileys. Add chocolate and whisk
until melted and smooth.Pour pudding into four individual ramekins
or serving dishes. Let cool slightly, then cover surfaces with plastic
wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for two hours or
until chilled. 

To serve, sprinkle with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate. 

Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Serves 4

Day 2 of 12 Days Of Christmas Candy; Irish Cream Truffles

Irish Cream Truffles

Ingredients:

12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 Tablespoon butter

2 egg yolks

1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream

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Directions:

Melt chocolate chips, Irish cream, and heavy cream, together over very low heat. Whisk in egg yolks one at a time, mixture will thicken. Whisk in butter. Refrigerate over night or until firm.

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With spoon, make small balls and roll in either powdered sugar, cocoa,

chopped nuts, or chocolate sprinkles.

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