Mexican Mocha Pudding with Pumpkin Cream
Recipe from
Vegetarian Times
Adding pumpkin to whipped cream gives it flavor and color while trimming the fat from each serving. Store extra Whipped Pumpkin Cream covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Servings:
Serves 6
Ingredients
Mexican Mocha Pudding
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1/2 cupsugar, preferably natural brown sugar such as Sucanat or maplesee savings

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3 tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powdersee savings

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2 1/2 tablespoonsarrowroot powdersee savings

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1 tablespooninstant espresso powdersee savings

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1/2 teaspoonground cinnamonsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonNew Mexico chili powdersee savings

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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1 largeeggsee savings

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2egg yolkssee savings

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2 cupsmilksee savings

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4 ouncessemisweet chocolate, choppedsee savings

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1 teaspoonvanilla extractsee savings

Whipped Pumpkin Cream
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115-ounce can pumpkinsee savings

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1/2 cupbrown sugarsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonground cinnamonsee savings

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1/2 cupheavy whipping creamsee savings

Directions
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Combine sugar, cocoa powder, arrowroot powder, espresso powder, cinnamon, chili powder, and salt in bowl. Whisk together egg and egg yolks in separate bowl. Stir egg mixture into cocoa mixture.
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Scald milk in saucepan over medium heat until milk is steaming. Remove from heat. Whisk 1/2 cup hot milk into cocoa mixture. While whisking, pour cocoa mixture back into hot milk, and whisk until smooth. Return to medium heat, and continue whisking for 5 to 6 minutes, until pudding starts to bubble. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Transfer pudding to bowl, and cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto pudding; refrigerate until chilled.
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To make Whipped Pumpkin Cream: Cook pumpkin and brown sugar with cinnamon in medium skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl, and cool to room temperature.
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Whip cream in stand mixer or with handheld beaters on medium-high, until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Fold whipped cream into pumpkin until no streaks remain. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve pudding dolloped with pumpkin cream.
Nutrition information
Calories 299, Total Fat 13.5 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 161 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, Sugars 33 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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