Ingredients
- 3/4cup sugar
- 3tablespoons cornstarch
- 2tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3cups half-and-half, light cream, or milk
- 1tablespoon butter
- 2teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 8ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
Directions
- In a large saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder. Whisk in half-and-half. Cook and slowly stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in chocolate until melted. Pour into 8 individual serving bowls. Cover surface with plastic wrap and chill up to 24 hours. If desired, top with whipped cream and additional cocoa powder.
In time for Valentine’s day, a WHIPPED CREAM HEART:
If desired, tint whipped cream light pink with food coloring. Dollop two spoonfuls onto the pudding and use the back of a spoon to smooth it into a heart.