Chocolate Fruit Dunkers

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together cornstarch, sugar, cocoa and salt in small heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir in chocolate milk using a wire whisk.
3. 3
   Cook and stir mixture over medium-high heat until slightly bubbly.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking and stirring about 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until peanut butter is melted.
7. 7
   Transfer pudding mixture to small glass bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap.
8. 8
   Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours or until chilled.
9. 9
   To serve, gently stir ricotta cheese into pudding mixture.
10. 10
    Spoon mixture into individual dishes or Halloween pots.
11. 11
    Serve with banana chunks, apple slices, other fruit or even pretzels.
12. 12
    FRUIT VARIATIONS:
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    1 medium banana, peeled and cut into chunks
14. 14
    2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced.
15. 15
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