VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE LAYER PUDDING

Vanilla and chocolate layer pudding

Vanilla and chocolate milk pudding using condensed milk.
Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4 to 5

Ingredients:

1. Milk – 1 cup
2. Condensed milk – 1/2 of a 400 gms tin
3. Sugar- 1 or 2 tbsp ( according to taste)
4. Unflavored powdered gelatin- 2.5 tsp( to substitute Agar Agar for powdered gelatin,see notes )
5. Water- 1/4 cup
6. Hot water- 1/2 cup
7. Cooking chocolate,grated – 1/2 cup
8. Vanilla extract- 1/2 tsp
9. Grated chocolate – for garnishing,if required

Instructions:

• Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup water and let soften for 5 minutes.Add this to 1/2 cup hot water and mix well until gelatin is completely dissolved .
  
• In a saucepan ,over medium heat ,bring the milk,condensed milk and sugar just to a simmer.Turn off the heat and add the melted gelatin and mix well.
  
• Divide the hot milk mixture into two and add the grated chocolate to one half and  mix well until combined.
  
• Add vanilla extract into the other half and mix well until combined.Allow both the chocolate and vanilla mixture to cool to lukewarm temperature.Slowly pour 2 to 3 tbsp of the vanilla mixture into the serving bowls/glasses.Place the glasses in the freezer for about 5 minutes or until the vanilla layer is just set.If the layer is completely set ,it may not stick to the next layer.
  
• Carefully pour the 2 to 3 tbsp of the chocolate mixture over the vanilla layer and place in the freezer for about 5 minutes or until the chocolate layer is just set.Repeat until you have used up all the vanilla and chocolate mixture.Chill for about 3 to 4 hours or until completely set.Sprinkle grated chocolate on top,if desired.(You may also de-mould the pudding into a dessert plate.To do so place the pudding bowl/glass in warm water for few seconds, remove and gently tap the sides.Place a dessert plate on top of the bowl/glass and flip over.