Chocolate Mint Pudding

Steps to make

1. 1

   Heat milk

   5 min
   

   In a small, heavy saucepan, over a medium-high heat, heat the milk to 180 °F. Do not boil.

2. 2

   Add mint

   15 min
   

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the mint. Let it stand for about 15 minutes then strain the milk mixture through a sieve into a bowl, reserving milk and discarding the solids.

4. 3

   Thicken mixture

   10 min
   

   Return the milk to the saucepan and gradually stir in the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Return the saucepan to a medium heat and bring to a boil, continuously stirring with a whisk, until the mixture thickens.

5. 4

   Add eggs

   3 min
   

   In a medium bowl, gradually add the egg yolks to half of the hot milk mixture, continuously stirring with a whisk. Add this egg mixture to saucepan and bring to a boil, still stirring, cook for another minute or until thick.

6. 5

   Add flavors

   3 min
   

   Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract and chocolate chips, stirring until the chocolate melts.

7. 6

   Serve

   30 min
   

   Pour the pudding into a bowl and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Chill and then garnish with mint sprigs, bonfire serving, if you wish.