Frangelico Chocolate Pudding

I wanted to try making my own pudding from scratch at least one time. I will never go back to boxed pudding again. Plus the added hint of Frangelico to give it a hazelnut flavoring just made it all the better.  Now it's time to put some more foods I want to make on my bucket list.

Frangelico Chocolate Pudding

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup dark cocoa

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup warm water

1/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup milk

1 tsp vanilla

2 tsp Frangelico

3 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 cup milk

In a large saucepot, bring the warm water, cocoa, salt and sugar to a simmer. Add in cream, chocolate chips and 1 cup of milk. Heat until a simmer again. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1/4 cup milk until smooth. Whisk into the chocolate mixture and keep stirring until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and Frangelico. Pour into 4 small serving dishes that hold at least 1/2 cup each. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap so a skin doesn't form.

Serve with whipped cream and chopped hazelnuts.