OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE PUDDING
4 servings
Have ready a 3-cup bowl or mold or four 5- to 6-ounce cups or ramekins. Whisk together in a medium heavy saucepan:
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Whisk in gradually:
- 2 cups whole milk
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer, and continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in:
- 2 ounces unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Finish and store as for Vanilla Pudding.