Dark Chocolate Pudding

Servings: 8 | Amount Per Serving: 0.5 cup

• Calories: 363 | Total Fat: 23g
• Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 38mg
• Carbohydrates: 42g | Sodium: 123mg
• Sugar: 34g | Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 3g

• Total Time: 20min

Ingredients

• 1) 0.75 cup sugar
• 2) 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3) 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4) 3 cups half-and-half, light cream, or milk
• 5) 1 tablespoon butter
• 6) 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 7) 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 8) 1 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 9) Whipped cream (optional)
• 10) Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

Steps

• 1) In a large saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder. Whisk in half-and-half.
• 2) Slowly stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
• 3) Stir 2 minutes more.
• 4) Remove from heat.
• 5) Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in chocolate until melted.
• 6) Pour into 8 individual serving bowls and cover surface with plastic wrap. Chill up to 24 hours.
• 7) If desired, top with whipped cream and additional cocoa powder.