Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding A glossy, plush pudding that is tantalizing when served in glass dessert goblets.
Yield: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup white sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 large egg, beaten 2 cups milk 2 oz. Unsweetened Baking Chocolate 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
PROCEDURE:
Mix sugar and cornstarch in heavy saucepan until blended. Stir in egg. Gradually add milk, whisking until blended.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just comes to a boil.
Melt chocolate in uncovered double boiler or microwave. Stir chocolate into pudding mixture; remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. Serve warm or cold.
