Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups while milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

1. Using a medium saucepan, add the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt.  Mix with a whisk to blend.
2. Slowly add the milk while whisking to incorporate the dry ingredients.
3. Heat saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.  When the mixture thickens and comes to a boil, remove from heat.
4. Add the chopped chocolate and butter.  Whisk to incorporate.
5. Pour pudding into 6 ramekins.
6. Eat warm or refrigerate.