Monday, May 21, 2007

Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients:
2 Egg White
2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 T. cornstarch
2 1/4 cups milk, divided into 3/4 c. and 1 1/2 c.
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
IN a small bowl, lightly beat egg whites and set to the side. In a large bowl combine cocoa powder and cornstarch. Whisk in 3/4 c. of the milk into the cocoa mixture until it is smooth. In a large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 c. milk, the sugar and salt. Mix well and bring to a boil on high heat. Whisk it constantly and then remove from heat. Whisk the cocoa mixture into the hot milk mixture and bring to a boil over medium to high heat. Boil for 2 minutes, whisking constantly and then remove from heat. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot cocoa mixture into the egg white. Pour mixture back into the pan and cook over medium to low heat for 2 more minutes while whisking constantly. Do not Boil! Remove from heat. Add vanilla and blend well. Pour into serving dishes and cool to room temperature. Then chill for 1 hour.

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