Microwave Hot Chocolate

Photo: flickr user Aaron Gustafson

Ingredients

4 cups Milk

1 pkt (4-serving size) Jell-O pudding and pie filli

Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed (optional)

Chocolate curls (optional)

Preparation

POUR milk into 2-quart microwavable bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Microwave on HiGH 5 minutes; whisk again. Pour into mugs. Top with whipped topping and garnish with Chocolate Curls, if desired.

CHOCOLATE CURLS:1. Spread 4 squares melted chocolate with spatula into very thin layer on baking sheet. Chill until firm but still pliable, about 10 minutes.

2. To make curls, slip tip of straight-side metal spatula under chocolate.

Push spatula firmly along baking sheet, under chocolate, so chocolate curls as it is pushed. (If chocolate is too firm to curl, let stand a few minutes at room temperature; chill again if it becomes too soft.)

3. Carefully pick up each chocolate curl by inserting wooden pick in center. Lift onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until firm, about 15 minutes. Arrange on desserts. (Lift with wooden pick to prevent breakage or melting.)

MAKES about 4 cups or 4 servings,

Prep time: 5 minutes,

Cooking Time: 5minutes