Spiced Chocolate Budino

1. 1

   Make the pudding according to the package instructions.

2. 2

   Add the cinnamon, orange zest, and red pepper flakes before chilling in a large trifle dish.

3. 3

   Before serving, sprinkle the top with chopped Candied Orange Peel.

4. 4

   Using a vegetable peeler, cut the orange part of the peel from the stem end of the orange down to the navel end, forming long 3/4 to 1-inch-wide strips.

5. 5

   Bring a heavy small saucepan of water to a boil.

6. 6

   Add the peels and cook for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Drain and then rinse the peels under cold water.

8. 8

   Repeat cooking the peels in the saucepan with fresh boiling water and rinsing under cold water 2 more times.

9. 9

   Stir the sugar and 1/2 cup of fresh water in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.

10. 10

    Bring to a boil.

11. 11

    Add the orange peels and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 15 minutes.

12. 12

    Using tongs, transfer the peels to a sheet of parchment paper to dry slightly, about 1 hour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.