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Prep Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Course Dessert
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Pudding

  • 2 cups whole milk divided
  • 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • chopped raosted peanuts for garnish
  • sliced bananas for garnish

Chocolate Sauce

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk

Instructions
 

Pudding

  • Heat 1 cup of milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the milk is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly whisk in the remaining cup of milk, a little at a time, to avoid clumps. Whisk in the egg.
  • Gradually whisk the sugar mixture into the milk, stirring constantly.
  • Return to medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a simmer and is thick and creamy, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir in the peanut butter.
  • Divide the pudding among 4-6 half cup ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully set,about 2 hours.

Chocolate Sauce

  • Add chocolate chips and evaporated milk to a microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave, covered with a wet paper towel for 30 seconds.
  • Let sit for 10 seconds, then microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Let sit, do not remove the paper towel for 2 minutes.
  • Stir for 1 minute until glossy and smooth.
  • When pudding is fully set, garnish with roastedpeanuts, sliced bananas, and/or chocolate sauce!