Gold Bar

Photo: flickr user Shadows and highlights

Ingredients

1 pkt unflavored gelatin - (1/4 oz)

1 3/4 cups warm milk

1 pkt vanilla pudding and pie filling (cook-and-serve mix, not instant)

1 pkt butterscotch-flavored chips - (11 oz)

Preparation

Coat a 9- by 5-inch glass loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large saucepan, combine the gelatin and milk until the gelatin is dissolved. Slowly stir in the pudding mix; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the butterscotch chips and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Pour into the loaf pan, cover, and chill for 3 to 4 hours, or until firm.

Using a knife, loosen the "bar" from the sides of the dish and invert onto a serving platter. Cut and serve.

This recipe yields 10 servings.

Comments: Make sure to use cook-and-serve pudding mix, not instant. You might even want to use a squeeze container of chocolate syrup to write "14 Karat" or a personalized message on the top of the "bar."