Peanut Butter-Milk Chocolate Puddings

FROM BON APPETIT (bonappetit.com)

(makes 6 )

PEANUT BUTTER PUDDING
1/2 cup sugar
5tsps cornstarch
1/8tsp salt
1 3/4cups whole milk
1/2cup heavy whipping cream
1/2cup creamy (smooth) natural peanut butter (made with only peanuts and salt)*
1tsp vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE PUDDING

6tbsp sugar
2tbsps cornstarch
2tbsps natural unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
1 1/2cups whole milk
1/2cup heavy whipping cream
4oz imported milk chocolate, chopped
1tsp vanilla extract
TOPPING
1cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1tbsp powdered sugar
Directions:

FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER PUDDING:

1. Whisk first 3 ingredients in large saucepan to blend.

2. Gradually whisk in milk, then cream. Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to boil. Then boil until thick, whisking constantly, about 30secs.

3. Whisk in peanut butter; boil until thick again, whisking often, about 1min longer.

4. Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla.

5. Divide pudding among six 1-cup glasses or dishes (generous 1/3 cup each). Chill uncovered while preparing chocolate pudding.
FOR THE CHOCOLATE PUDDING:
6. Whisk first 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk, then cream. Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to boil. Boil until thick, whisking constantly, about 30 secs.

7. Add chopped chocolate. Boil until chocolate melts & pudding is thick again, whisking often, 1-2 min longer.

8. Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla. Cool pudding 5min. Spoon atop peanut butter pudding, dividing equally (about 1/3 cup each). Chill puddings uncovered until cold, at least 2hrs.

FOR THE TOPPING:
9. Whisk cream & powdered sugar in medium bowl to soft peaks. Spoon topping onto puddings & serve.

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