Chocolate Puddings with Orange Whipped Cream

I was very pleased, with my menu for dinner on Friday night
This Chocolate Pudding is another keeper,
So so simple, and so so rich
Unfortunately, as it was late in the night,  when I served the puddings
I forgot to take a photo with the cream on top
so you will have to use your imagination

We all know Chocolate and Orange - perfect match
This recipe stretched out to feed 8 people
It is so rich you don't need a large serving

Once again credited to the Epicurious Website
Ingredients

        1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
        2 tablespoons cornstarch
        2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
        2 large egg yolks
        1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (do not exceed 61% cacao)
        or semisweet chocolate chips
        2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
        1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
        3/4 cup chilled whipping cream
        1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
        1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange peel

Preparation

Whisk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch,
and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan to blend.
Add 1/2 cup milk and egg yolks;
Whisk until smooth.
Whisk in remaining 2 cups milk. 

Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly.
Boil 1 minute, whisking constantly.
Remove pan from heat; add chocolate chips and butter.
Whisk pudding until melted and smooth.
Stir in vanilla.
       
Divide pudding evenly among 6 -8 dessert cups or wineglasses.

Place plastic wrap directly onto surface of each, covering pudding completely.
Chill until cold, at least 3 hours.


Beat cream, Grand Marnier, orange peel, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl
until peaks form.
Put a big dollop of cream on top and savour
Delicious