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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon best quality cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or peppermint extract for a chocolate-mint pudding or coconut extract for a Mounds candy bar chocolate pudding. (optional)
- Pinch or two of salt
- Serving suggestions: shaved chocolate, chocolate chips, peanut butter
Method
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder and cornstarch. Incorporate the milk a little at a time, into the dry ingredients, making sure you work out the lumps. I use a spatula, pressing it to the sides of the bowl, to mash the lumps out. A whisk will work too.
- Place the mixture in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. Stir well with a spatula, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Place it back in the microwave and cook for one minute. Stir well with a spatula, scraping down the sides of the bowl and working out the lumps. Repeat this process until you achieve a thick, shiny, pudding-like consistency. Keep a watchful eye on it. Don't overcook it in the microwave or it will boil over. It should take about 3-4 minutes of microwaving and stirring. At first it will seem like nothing is happening that resembles pudding. It'll look like a mess of lumps and liquid. Be patient with the process. The mixture will start to darken, thicken and become glossy. When it's shiny and thick, stir in the vanilla or peppermint or coconut extract (if using) and salt. Served warm, minutes after it's made. It thins out once cold.
