Chocolate-Oatmeal Parfaits

Directions

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   PUDDING:.
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   Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
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   Gradually whisk 1/3 cup hot milk mixture into egg in a small bowl.
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   Whisk egg mixture into remaining hot milk mixture.
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   Cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until mixture thickens.
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   Remove from heat; add chopped chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
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   Stir in vanilla.
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   Pour mixture into a glass bowl.
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   Place heavy-duty plastic wrap directly on warm mixture (to keep a film from forming), and chill 2 hours or until completely cool.
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    PREPARE GRANOLA: While pudding is chilling.
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    Stir together honey and next 2 ingredients in a small bowl.
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    Stir together oats, flour, sliced almonds, and salt in a large bowl.
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    Add honey mixture to oatmeal mixture, stirring until combined.
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    Spread oat mixture onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
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    Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, stirring often.
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    ASSEMBLY:.
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    Layer 1 1/2 tablespoons Quick Oatmeal Granola, 3 tablespoons chocolate mixture, and 1/4 cup whipped topping into each of 6 (1 1/2-cup) parfait glasses.
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    Repeat layers once; sprinkle each parfait with 1 tablespoons granola.