Easy Pots De Creme Chocolate Pudding

This is the easy version to making Pots De Creme Chocolate pudding.  It uses a box of chocolate pudding mix instead of buying heavy cream.  This recipe is perfect if you need a fast easy dessert. You can make it early in the day and chill until it is ready to serve. We don't always let our pudding cool because we like warm pudding the best.

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. milk
1 (4 oz.) pkg regular chocolate pudding mix
1 (6 oz.) pkg semisweet chocolate pieces, or 1 cup
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Prepare pudding mix according to package directions, but use 2 1/4 cups milk instead.

While the pudding is hot, add semisweet chocolate pieces, stirring until the chocolate is melted.  Cool. 

Pour in vanilla.  Beat well until the pudding is smooth and creamy.

Pour the mixture into cups or dessert bowls and chill.  

Serve with whipped cream.