Chocolate-Almond Puddings with Amaretti Crumb Topping

A recipe contribution from Robert Moore, at Pastaman in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Ingredients

• 2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
• ½ cup Sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp Almond extract
• Amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons), coarsely crumbled (about ¼ cup) 
• 4 Chocolate cups
  

Method

1. Bring milk to simmer in heavy small saucepan. 
2. Whisk sugar, cocoa powder and cornstarch in heavy medium saucepan to blend. 
3. Gradually whisk in hot milk. Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to boil, thickens and is smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove mixture from heat; let stand 2 minutes.
4. Whisk in vanilla and almond extracts. 
5. Divide pudding among four 3/4 cup souffle dishes, custard cups or chocolate cups. 
6. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
7. Sprinkle with crumbled Amaretti and serve.

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