Method

Pudding

1. In a medium bowl, combine cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Pour milk into a medium saucepan. 
3. Whisk dry ingredients into milk and then add syrup.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils, 1-2 minutes.
5. Separate egg yolks into a medium bowl.
6. While whisking, gradually pour half of the hot mixture into the egg yolks.
7. While whisking, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook, 1 minute.
8. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.
9. Cover top of pudding with a layer of plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. 
10. Cool completely.

Cheesecake

1. Whip cream to stiff peaks.
2. Place aside in refrigerator.
3. In a stand mixer, with the paddle attachment (or using a hand beater), cream softened cream cheese.
4. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla.
5. Mix until smooth.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture.

Parfaits

1. In a 4 oz cup, add 2 Tbsp of crushed cookie and 3-4 Tbsp each of cheesecake and pudding.
2. Repeat one more layer of cookie and cheesecake.
3. Top with shaved chocolate.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.