Double Chocolate Pudding

Categories: Puddings- Mousse- Flan

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably not Dutch-process
• 2 Tbsp. PLUS 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 2 cups cold 1% milk
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 oz. dark chocolate (60 to 70 % cacao), finely chopped, plus optional chocolate shavings, for garnish
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Whipped cream for serving

Directions

1. Whisk together the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch in a medium saucepan (off the heat). Gradually add the milk, whisking until smooth.
2. Place over medium heat; cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble at the edges, about 6 minutes. Reduce the heat to low; cook, whisking frequently, for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
3. Add the vanilla extract and the dark chocolate, stirring until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Stir in the salt.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl, individual dessert bowls or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours

5. and up to 3 days.

6. Serve garnished with small dollop of whipped cream and sprinkling of chocolate shavings, if desired.

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