B&W Vanilla Bean Puddings with Fresh Strawberries

Name: B&W Vanilla Bean Puddings with Fresh Strawberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups cold 2% milk; 2 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix; 1/2 vanilla bean, split; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

This simple recipe has only a few ingredients. Personalize yours by adding chopped candy bars to the pudding for the kids. For adults, add a tablespoon or so of your favorite liqueur. —Kristy Shellhorn, Guelph, Ontario

Ingredients

4 cups cold 2% milk
2 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix
1/2 vanilla bean, split
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. With a sharp knife, scrape vanilla bean to remove seeds; stir seeds into pudding. Let pudding stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spoon into eight 4-oz. ramekins.
In a microwave, melt semisweet chocolate with canola oil; stir until smooth. Spoon onto puddings; refrigerate for 5-10 minutes or until chocolate is set.
In a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over tops. Serve with strawberries.

Originally published as white chocolate creme brulee in Taste of Home June/July 2012