"Chai-infused ganache adds another dimension of flavor to this otherwise chocolately confection...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Chocolate Pudding:
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3 tablespoons Cornstarch
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2/3 cup Sugar
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2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Table Salt
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2 2/3 cups Milk
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1 cup Heavy Cream
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5 ounces Semisweet Chocolate (Melted)
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4 Large Egg Yolks
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2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Softened)
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2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
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For the Chocolate Shortbread:
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2 cups All Purpose Flour
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1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
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1 cup Butter (2 Sticks; Softened)
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1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
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For the Chocolate Chai Ganache:
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1/2 pint Heavy Cream
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2 teaspoons Spiced Chai (tea)
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1 cup Dark or Semi Sweet Chocolate (Finely Chopped)