Ingredients

Forget instant pudding… these are so much more decadent and delicious!

Ingredients

4 demitasse cups

2/3 cup whole milk

1 egg

2 tablespoons sugar

A pinch of salt

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur) or dark rum

1 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons sugar

Edible flowers (found in produce department) or candied violets, for garnish (optional)

Yields: 4 servings in demitasse cups, 2 servings in tea cups

Preparation

Preparation Heat milk in a small pan over moderate heat until it comes to a boil.

Using the low setting on a blender or food processor, combine the egg, sugar, salt, chocolate chips and liqueur. Pour in the boiling milk in a slow stream (the hot milk will cook the egg and melt the chocolate). Process or blend 1 minute, until smooth.

Just before serving, beat the cream with a whisk or hand mixer until soft peaks form. Add a little sugar and beat again to combine.

Top each chocolate cup with a dollop of cream and garnish with an edible flower or candied violet. Place cups on saucers and serve with demitasse spoons alongside.