Amaretto Chocolate Pudding

Prep = 10 min; Inactive = 1 hr;  Cook =  10 min; 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 4-ounce packages instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 7 tablespoons amaretto
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

Pour dry chocolate pudding mix into heavy saucepan. Add chopped semisweet chocolate.  Gradually mix in milk and 6 tablespoons amaretto liqueur.

Stir pudding over medium heat until chocolate melts and pudding comes to boil and thickens. Divide pudding equally among four 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups. Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day
ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)

Whip cream, sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur in small bowl until stiff peaks form. Top chilled pudding with large dollop of whipped cream.