Shot Glass Apps Mint Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Steps:

• For the mustard: Combine the mustard, sugar, vinegar, olive oil, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and 1/2 cup water in a blender or food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the container and process for 30 seconds. Transfer to a small saucepan and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Set the saucepan over low heat and cook until bubbly, stirring constantly. If a thinner mustard is desired, stir in an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Let cool completely.
• For the wienies: Grill or boil the hot dogs. Cut off the tips, and then cut the hot dogs into 1-inch pieces. Place a toothpick into each piece.
• Spoon a thin layer of mustard into each shot glass. Place the hot dogs into the mustard in the shot glasses.

Steps:

• Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Combine cream, milk, and vanilla in a liquid measuring cup.
• Pour 1 cup cream mixture into sugar mixture, and whisk until cornstarch is dissolved. Add remaining cream mixture, and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and cook until thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and add chocolate. Whisk until chocolate melts, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat. Add mint extract and butter, and whisk until butter melts. Quickly divide pudding, whisking as you work to prevent sides from setting up, among eight 4-ounce glasses or glass flowerpot votive candle holders, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top of each. Refrigerate until set, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Just before serving, pulse cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Top each pudding with 1 tablespoon ground-cookie "dirt," and garnish with a planted mint sprig. Serve chilled.