Chocolate-Amaretto Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Place egg in a small bowl; stir well and set aside.
2. 2
   Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
3. 3
   Place over medium-low heat and cook 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Gradually add half of hot milk mixture to egg, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Return egg mixture to pan.
7. 7
   Place over medium-low heat and cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Remove from heat; stir in Amaretto and vanilla.
9. 9
   Spoon into dessert dishes.
10. 10
    Cover surface of pudding with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly.
11. 11
    Uncover and sprinkle evenly with almonds.
12. 12
    Makes 2 servings.