Fudgy Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/2 c sugar
• 1/2 c cocoa powder
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 c milk
• 2 egg yolks, (beaten slightly)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Turn heat to medium, and gradually stir in milk. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and boil.

3. 3

   Boil for 1 minute, then remove pan from heat.

4. 4

   Place egg yolks in a small, heatproof bowl. Slowly add 1 cup of the hot mixture to the egg yolks, stirring constantly. (This will temper the egg yolks so they do not cook instantly when added to the pudding.)

5. 5

   Pour egg mixture into the hot pudding.

6. 6

   Return to heat and boil 1 minute, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan constantly to prevent sticking and burning.

7. 7

   Serve immediately or let cool and serve chilled.