Cocoa Biscuit Pudding

Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 2 to 3 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients

1. Marie biscuits - 25 no's
2. Whole milk - 3 cups + 1/2 cup
3. Sugar - 6 tbsp
4. Cornflour - 3 tbsp
5. Cocoa powder - 3 tbsp
6. Filter coffee decoction (optional) - 5 tbsp diluted with 3 tbsp water

For garnishing

1. Cashew nuts (chopped) - 2 tbsp
2. Almonds (grated) - 2 tbsp
3. Raisins - 2 tbsp

Method

1. Dip each marie biscuit on both sides in diluted coffee decoction and arrange them in a serving bowl.
2. Repeat same method until all biscuits are done.
3. In a heavy bottomed pan boil milk, sugar; stir until all sugar has dissolved completely.
4. In a bowl, mix cocoa powder and cornflour.
5. Make a smooth paste using half cup milk; ensure no lumps are formed.
6. As the milk begins to boil, add cocoa, cornflour mixture and stir well.
7. Keep stirring continuously and cook for about 2 to 3 min.
8. Switch off gas as the mixture begins to thicken like that of custard; yet of pouring consistency.
9. While still hot, pour the mixture all over the biscuits in such a way that they are completely dunked in the cocoa sauce.
10. Garnish with nuts and raisins; refrigerate & serve chilled.

NOTE

• Can also use instant coffee powder mixing with Luke warm water.
• Dissolve three teaspoon sugar in a cup of milk; dip marie biscuits on both sides & arrange in a serving bowl; this method is for those who loathe coffee flavor in the recipe.