Chocolate Mint Pudding

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon cr me de menthe
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 peppermint candy pieces, coarsely crushed

Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur and vanilla extract.

Spoon mixture into individual dessert dishes. Cover and chill thoroughly. Just before serving, sprinkle evenly with crushed peppermint candy.

Yields 7 servings.

Per serving: 143 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (9% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 4mg Cholesterol; 55mg Sodium Food

Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates