- 4
Ingredients
- 2/3 C. sugar
- 1/4 C. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 T. cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2 C. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 T. butter
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1
TO COOK PUDDING:
1. In heavy saucepan, thoroughly combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in 1 C. milk until smooth. Then stir in remaining milk. Stirring constantly, cook over medium low heat for 5-8 minutes, or until mixture is thickened and comes to a boil. Stirring constantly cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and butter until smooth.
TO CHILL PUDDING:
2. Pour into 4 individual dessert bowl or large serving dish. If desired place a piece of plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding to prevent skin from forming. Chill pudding at least 30 minutes. Serve with garnish of whipped cream and sprinkle of shaved semisweet chocolate.
Can be made 6-8 hours before serving and refrigerated, covered with plastic wrap.