Chocolate Pudding with Almonds

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk, divided
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon dark rum
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• Kosher salt