Recipe from: Maple from Canada

Ingredients

 4 egg yolks

• 1/2 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavor)

• 5 oz mascarpone cheese

• Grated chocolate, maple sugar, maple nuggets or maple flakes for garnish

Directions:

1. Put a little water in the bottom of a double boiler and place the top pan over it, or use a saucepan with a mixing bowl on top.

2. When the water starts to simmer, put the egg yolks and maple syrup into the top part.

3. Stir constantly with a whisk and cook for about 8 minutes until you obtain a ribbon texture.

4. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add the mascarpone and stir from time to time.

5. When the mixture is cooled completely, divide into 4 pudding cups and garnish with chocolate and sugar, maple nuggets or flakes, to taste.