Passion Fruit Puddings

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle the cornstarch over 1 cup milk in a bowl and stir to dissolve.
2. 2
   Bring the remaining 3 cups milk just to a boil over medium heat.
3. 3
   Whisk the hot milk into the cornstarch mixture then return to the saucepan and stir over medium-low heat until the mixture simmers.
4. 4
   Reduce the heat to very low and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in the sugar.
6. 6
   Rinse the molds with cold water.
7. 7
   Cut 3 of the passion fruit in half, scoop out the seeds, and rub through a sieve over a bowl, discarding the seeds.
8. 8
   Stir into the cornstarch mixture, then divide among the molds.
9. 9
   Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of each pudding.
10. 10
    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
11. 11
    Briefly dip the bottom of each mold in a bowl of hot water.
12. 12
    Unmold each onto a dessert plate.
13. 13
    Cut the remaining 5 passion fruit in half, and spoon equal amounts of the fruit over the puddings.
14. 14
    Serve chilled.