Warm Mocha Pudding

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If you've never tried a warm pudding, this is the one to try. The flavors are more up front when the pudding is warm.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine sugar and egg in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Add milk and next 4 ingredients (through salt); stir to combine. Transfer milk mixture to a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat 14 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Cool 10 minutes before serving.