Rich Chocolate Pudding

Summary

Yield6
Prep Time30 minutes
Recipe TagsDessert

Description

This is a rich, dark, pudding recipe that is great eaten warm right off the stove.

Ingredients

  • 6 T sugar
  • 3 T cornstarch
  • 1 1⁄2 T cocoa powder, dutch processed
  • 1 1⁄4 c half and half
  • 1 1⁄4 c milk
  • 1 t vanilla extract
  • 6 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 1⁄2 t butter, unsalted
  • 1 pn salt

Instructions

1. In a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Combine half-and-half, milk, and vanilla in a bowl. Whisk 1 cup of the liquid with the dry ingredients until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Whisk in remaining liquid.

2. Place saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Add chocolate, and cook, whisking until the chocolate is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted. Pour pudding into six dessert cups. It can be eaten warm (best) or refrigerate until completely set, about 1 hour.