ROCKY ROAD PUDDING CUPS

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"Dressed up with nuts and marshmallows, this fudgy homemade pudding will delight kids of all ages. For a lunch box treat, assemble the pudding cups directly in small plastic containers with tight-fitting lids." -Carole Fraser, Toronto, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 eggs, beaten
1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup chips until melted., Spoon into dessert dishes, 1/2 cup in each; sprinkle with pecans, marshmallows and remaining chips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.