Bailey's Creamy Chocolate Pudding

An easy dessert that takes very little time this recipe combines two of my favourites…chocolate and Bailey's!  Use the best chocolate you can get and vary it from a dark bittersweet to a creamy milk chocolate.  This is from Food and Drink Winter 2001

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/3 cups milk
1/2 cup light or whipping cream
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup Bailey's Irish Cream
1 bar (85g) chocolate or 3 squares sweet chocolate, chopped

Garnish:
Cocoa powder
Grated chocolate or chocolate curls
Whipped cream, optional

1. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan.  Pour in milk and whisk well to dissolve the cornstarch.  Whisk in cream and egg yolk.  Place over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, for about 4 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil and thickens.
2. Remove from heat and whisk in Bailey's.  Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
3. Pour pudding into four individual ramekins or serving dishes.  Let cool slightly then cover surfaces with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.  Refrigerate for two hours or until chilled.
4. To serve, sprinkle with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate.  Top with whipped cream if desired.