Easy Chocolate Pudding Pie Jars from Scratch

Easy Chocolate Pudding Pie Jars from Scratch

Serves : 6 servings 


Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust

•     3 graham crackers
•     3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Chocolate Pudding

•     1/4 cup granulated sugar
•     3 tablespoons cornstarch
•     a pinch of kosher salt
•     2 cups milk (I used 2%)
•     3/4 cups heavy cream
•     1 tablespoon unsalted butter
•     3/4 cups chocolate chips (I used a combination of milk chocolate and semi-sweet)
•     1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping

•     3/4 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar.
•     chocolate curls, for garnish*

Directions:

1.  Process the graham crackers in a food processor or mini-chopper until fine.  Add the melted butter and toss together.  Place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture in each of the bottoms of six 4-ounce jars.
2.  Place the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small pot and whisk to combine.  Gradually pour in the milk, while whisking.  Stir in the cream and add the butter.  Heat over medium-high heat, whisking, until the mixture thickens and comes to a bubble.  Turn off the heat and stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla extract.  Spoon the pudding into the prepared jars, and top with whipped cream and chocolate curls.