Dessert for 6

Mexican Chocolate Pudding

Name: Mexican Chocolate Pudding
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp orange zest; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 3 cups half-and-half; 6 oz bittersweet chocolate; 1 tsp vanilla extract; freshly whipped cream and raspberries (optional)

$5.83for 440 minServes 6

Creamy chocolate pudding is thickened on the stove with cinnamon and orange zest, then chilled until set.

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Oranges, a little$1.49/lb typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Heavy cream, 25 oz$0.22/oz typical	25 oz	$5.48Typical price
	Chocolate chips and baking chocolate, 6 oz$0.45/oz typical	6 oz	$2.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.74

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Gluten-free Budget Desserts

Typical price

$1.46 per serving$5.83 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp kosher salt
3 cups half-and-half
6 oz bittersweet chocolate
1 tsp vanilla extract
freshly whipped cream and raspberries (optional)

Steps

Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan.
Gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth.
Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, whisking, until the mixture boils and thickens.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chocolate and vanilla until smooth.
Divide the pudding among six bowls and chill for 20 minutes.