Orange Chocolate Pudding Cups

Ingredients:

12 squares semi sweet chocolate
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup all purpose flour
4 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp finely grated orange peel
1/3 cup slivered almonds


Directions:

1. Finely chop chocolate. In a large saucepan whisk sugar with cocoa and flour. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup milk to form a paste, then gradually whisk in remaining milk. Place saucepan over medium high. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

2. Remove from heat and add chocolate, vanilla and orange peel. Stir frequentlly until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

3. Pour into 12 small coffee or espresso cups that hold about 2/3 cup. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

4. Just before serving sprinkle with almonds. Serve chilled.

Will keep for up to three days refrigerated.

*Compliments of Chatelaine Magazine