S'mores Dark Chocolate Puddings

Name: S'mores Dark Chocolate Puddings
Yield: makes 6 Servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 whole graham crackers (5x2 1/2-inch rectangles), coarsely broken; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Scharffen Berger); 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder; Pinch of salt; 3 large egg yolks; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (54% to 60% cacao), chopped; 1 tablespoon whiskey; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large egg whites; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; Kitchen butane torch

By Matt Lewis and Renato PoliafitoPhotographer Brian Finke

March 15, 2009

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