Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pudding Parfaits

adapted from Bon Appetit magazine

Peanut Butter Pudding

1/2 cup sugar

5 teaspoons cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon salt

1-3/4 whole milk

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Pudding

6 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

pinch of salt

1-1/2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

4 ounces milk chocolate, chopped (or chips)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Peanut Butter Pudding: 

Whisk first 3 ingredients in large saucepan to blend.  Gradually whisk in milk, then cream.  Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.  Then boil until thick, whisking constantly, about 30 seconds.  Whisk in peanut butter; boil unti thick again, whisking often, about 1 minute longer.  Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla.  Divide pudding among six 1-cup glasses or twelve 4 ounce glasses.  Chill uncovered while preparing chocolate pudding.

Chocolate Pudding:

Whisk first 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan.  Gradually whisk in milk, then cream.  Whisk over medium heat until mixture comes to boil.  Boil until thick, whisking constantly, about 30 seconds.  Add chopped chocolate.  Boil until chocolate melts and pudding is thick again,  whisking often, 1 to 2 minutes longer.  Remove from heat; whisk in vanilla.  Cool pudding 5 minutes.  Spoon atop peanut butter pudding, dividing equally (about 1/3 cup each).  Chill puddings uncovered until cold, at least 2 hours.  Can be made 1 day ahead.  Cover and keep chilled.

Topping:

Whisk cream and powdered sugar in medium bowl to soft peaks.  Spoon topping onto puddings and serve. 

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