Dark Chocolate Pudding

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 3/4 c sugar
• 3 T cornstarch
• 2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 C half and half or milk
• 1 T butter
• 2 t vanilla
• 1/4 t salt
• 8 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan combine first three ingredients. Add cream and cook slowly over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 more minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla and salt. Stir in chocolate until melted. Ladle into serving bowls and cover with plastic wrap. Chill 24 hours. Top with whipped cream and additional cocoa powder.