Mint Chocolate Pudding

Name: Mint Chocolate Pudding
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted dates; 1/2 cup (125 mL) boiling hot water; 2 cups (500 mL) milk; 1/4 cup (60 mL) cocoa powder; 3 tin (45 mL) cornstarch; 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) peppermint extract; 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) vanilla extract; 8 fresh mint leafs

Our dietitians' favourite

This is the perfect dessert to satisfy a chocolate craving. Naturally sweetened with date puree, it can be enjoyed either warm or cold.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 5 min

Yields 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted dates
1/2 cup (125 mL) boiling hot water
2 cups (500 mL) milk
1/4 cup (60 mL) cocoa powder
3 tin (45 mL) cornstarch
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) peppermint extract
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) vanilla extract
8 fresh mint leafs

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Preparation

In a small bowl, stir together dates and boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes. Pour into a food processor and blend until smooth.

In a large pot over medium-high heat, whisk together date paste, milk, cocoa powder, cornstarch, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract. Whisk continuously until pudding is lightly simmering and thickened, around 5 minutes. Remove from heat once desired thickness has been reached. Enjoy hot or place in the refrigerator to enjoy cold later. Garnish with mint leaves.