Ingredients

• whole milk - 2 cups
• granulated sugar - ½ cup
• unsweetened cocoa powder - ¼ cup
• cornstarch - 3 tablespoons
• salt - ¼ teaspoon
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• dark chocolate, chopped - 2 ounces

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.

2. 2.

   Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.

3. 3.

   Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.

4. 4.

   Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.

5. 5.

   Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped dark chocolate until smooth.

6. 6.

   Pour the pudding into serving dishes and let it cool slightly before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.

7. 7.

   Serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or chocolate shavings.

Nutritional Facts