White Chocolate Pudding

ACTIVE TIME: 20 min. TOTAL TIME: 21⁄2 hrs. SERVES: 4

2 cups milk

4 oz. white chocolate, chopped

3 Tbs. cornstarch

1⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract

Palmier pastries or cookies (optional)

In medium pot, whisk together milk, chocolate and cornstarch. Over medium-low heat, cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Increase heat to medium; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 2 min. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Divide among 4 (6 oz.) glasses. Cover; chill until set. If desired, serve topped with palmiers or cookies.

Berry-licious variation: For an even more scrumptious pudding, substitute almond or raspberry extract for the vanilla and serve the puddings topped with assorted fresh berries.

Per serving: Cal. 252 Pro. 6g Carb. 28g Fiber 0g Sug. 23g Chol. 18mg Sod. 79mg Total fat: 13g Sat. 8g Trans. 0g