~|food|~ Chocolate pudding laced with A warm Red Wine syrup.

First, prepare the Red Wine Syrup: In a small pot, combine 1 cup of red wine, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cinnamon stick. Let it simmer until all the sugar is dissolved, then continue to simmer for about 7 minutes more until the mixture has reduced and thickened. Let the syrup cool completely to room temperature before using.

Next, prepare the Chocolate Pudding: Cook 1 package of instant chocolate pudding according to its package directions. For example, combine 1 cup of whole milk with the chocolate mix, bring to a boil, then transfer to a glass bowl. Stir in 5 tablespoons of the cooled red wine syrup until combined. Distribute the pudding into individual glass bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge until set.