Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 7 ounces dark chocolate candy bars, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • whipped cream (optional)
  • grated chocolate (optional)
  • pirouette cookies (optional)

Method

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Stir in milk until smooth.
  • Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly.
  • Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from the heat; gradually whisk in chocolate and vanilla until smooth.
  • Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Spoon into dessert dishes.
  • Garnish with whipped cream, grated chocolate and cookies.
  • Serve warm or cold.
  • Yield: 4-6 servings.