Chocolate peanut pudding

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups of sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate granules
• About 3/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• Special equipment: 4-6 0.5 cup ramekins or glasses

Preparation:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup milk to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the remaining 1 cup milk, a little at a time, to avoid lumps, then beat in the egg.
3. When the milk comes to a boil, remove the pan from the heat and gradually whisk in the sugar-milk mixture. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the pudding comes to a boil and becomes thick and creamy, 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
4. Divide the pudding among ramekins or glasses, layering each serving with 1-2 tablespoons of peanuts and sprinkling more peanuts on top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely set, about 2 hours.