Chocolate-Almond Pudding

Chocolate-Almond Pudding

  

      Ingredients

 2 oz (2 squares) unsweetened chocolate 

 2 cups milk 

 1 cup sugar 

 4 level tablespoons all-purpose flour 

 2 eggs 

 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 

 pinch of salt 

 1/2 cup sliced almonds 

 sweetened whipped cream                    

                                 

 Directions

 1. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the chocolate over low heat, 

stirring constantly once the melting begins. Add the milk and continue 

to heat, stirring well to blend. 

 2. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, eggs, almond extract, 

and salt. Add to the hot milk mixture. Continue to cook over medium 

heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens.

 3. Serve warm or cold. Top each serving with a tablespoon of sliced 

almonds and whipped cream.