Mocha Pudding Cups

• 2 cups Land O Lakes Half & Half or Fat Free Half & Half
• 1 (3.4-ounce) package chocolate pudding and pie filling mix (not instant)
• 2 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet baking chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or coffee granules
• 4 (1/2-inch) slices frozen purchased pound cake, thawed
• 3 tablespoons cold strong coffee or coffee flavor liqueur
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
• 2 tablespoons milk chocolate candy bar shavings

1. Combine half & half, pudding mix, bittersweet chocolate and espresso powder in 2-quart heavy saucepan.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil (4 to 5 minutes).
3. Remove from heat; pour into medium bowl.
4. Place plastic food wrap directly on surface of pudding.
5. Refrigerate until completely cooled (2 hours).
6. Brush 1 side of pound cake slices with half of coffee.
7. Turn slices over; brush with remaining coffee.
8. Cut cake slices into 1/2-inch cubes.
9. Divide cake cubes among 8 small dessert glasses; top each with about 1/4 cup pudding mixture.
10. Dollop each with whipped cream; sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

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Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3104/mocha-pudding-cups (may not work)