Cocoa-Chocolate Pudding

Name: Cocoa-Chocolate Pudding
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT4H20M0.000S
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process); 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 large egg yolks; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; Chocolate shavings and sweetened whipped cream, for serving

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Level: Easy

Total: 4 hr 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 4-6

Shave chocolate over the top of this rich chocolate pudding for a special touch.

Level: Easy

Total: 4 hr 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: 4-6

Ingredients

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2 cups milk

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)

4 teaspoons cornstarch

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

3 large egg yolks

1/4 teaspoon fine salt

Chocolate shavings and sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Directions

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4 to 6 small ramekins or dessert cups

Bring 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar and cocoa to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup of milk with the cornstarch, vanilla, egg yolks, and salt in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture.
Return the milk-egg mixture to the saucepan and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a full boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and continue whisking until thick, about 2 or 3 minutes more.
Divide the pudding among 4 to 6 small ramekins or dessert cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Serve each pudding with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.