Rich, Easy, Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 fluid ounces amaretto or rum
• 11.5 ounce ghirardelli cocoa bittersweet chocolate chips 60%
• 0.3 cup cornstarch 
• 2 cups half-and-half fat-free cold

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• microwave

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, stir together 1 cup half and half and the cornstarch until smooth.
2. Add remaining half and half. Over low heat, bring mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Put chocolate and Amaretto in a small bowl; microwave on high 20 seconds. Stir until chips are mostly melted.
5. Return milk to low heat.
6. Add chocolate; stir continuously, scraping pan, until thick.
7. Cool.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.