Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 c. milk, divided
  • 3 sq. unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/3 c. cornstarch
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 c. cookie crumbs
  • 1 (20 oz.) can cherry pie filling

Method

  • In a large saucepan, slowly heat 4 cups milk with the chocolate just until bubbles form around edge of pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, salt and remaining milk; mix well. Gradually stir cornstarch mixture into hot milk; bring to boiling, stirring.
  • Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat. Add vanilla.
  • Spoon one-third of the chocolate pudding into a 2-quart bowl or souffle dish.
  • Top with one-third of the crumbs. Set aside 1/2 cup cherry filling.
  • Gently spoon half of remaining cherry filling onto crumbs.