Chocolate Puddings with Orange Whipped Cream

Name: Chocolate Puddings with Orange Whipped Cream
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 cups whole milk, divided; 2 large egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (do not exceed 61% cacao) or semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup chilled whipping cream; 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur; 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange peel; Test-kitchen tip: If you don't have orange liqueur on hand, skip the orange peel and use another liqueur. Kahlúa or amaretto would work well in this recipe.